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being the least in amount, number, or size possible
spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
If convicted as charged, Combs faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and up to life.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Per that amendment, the total number of wards must be odd-numbered, with a minimum of 11 wards and a maximum of 25.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Private suites are also available, with an eight-ticket minimum, starting at $125 per ticket.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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Traders need a minimum of $2,000 to open an account, and can only loan 50% of their holdings to trade on leverage.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
If convicted as charged, Combs faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and up to life.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Per that amendment, the total number of wards must be odd-numbered, with a minimum of 11 wards and a maximum of 25.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Private suites are also available, with an eight-ticket minimum, starting at $125 per ticket.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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