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Recent Examples of optimal
While vitamin C may shorten the duration and intensity of colds, the optimal dosage is unknown.
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Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Some researchers worry that large farms with multiple species are providing the optimal conditions for more species-to-species transfer.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Preparing Your Lawn For Winter Seeding Good seed-to-soil contact is necessary for optimal germination.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Being able to maintain optimal temperatures in greenhouses by supplying supplemental power from waste heat can save the agricultural sector money and energy use.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Some researchers worry that large farms with multiple species are providing the optimal conditions for more species-to-species transfer.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Preparing Your Lawn For Winter Seeding Good seed-to-soil contact is necessary for optimal germination.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Being able to maintain optimal temperatures in greenhouses by supplying supplemental power from waste heat can save the agricultural sector money and energy use.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are numerous prime vantage points along Victoria Harbour to view the fireworks, many with audio systems that will play a soundtrack that coordinates with the rocket blasts.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Eliot Hotel in Back Bay offers a prime stay for those looking for a boutique experience.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Employees also aim to push Starbucks to resolve outstanding unfair labor practice charges filed by workers in recent years.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The union also wants Starbucks to resolve outstanding legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges that workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Will continue screening in NY and LA through the holidays followed by a limited national expansion on January 3, including special format showtimes in Imax and Dolby.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tiger embraced his son in what was a heartfelt moment, signaling a special time for the two men.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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What's New Delta Airlines is investigating a complaint from a disgruntled passenger who says they were downgraded from a first-class seat only to find that a dog had taken their place.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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When Pertinax abandoned a career as a teacher and joined the army, frontier wars had hollowed out the ranks, allowing his exceptional talent to catch his superiors’ attention.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Analysts cite several reasons — most notably declining revenue in the face of failure to provide customers with competitively superior value and excellent shopping experiences coupled with high operating costs, according to a December 3 report from GlobalData analyst Neil Saunders.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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That said, managers always want superior players at their disposal.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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