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Recent Examples of optimal
Traditional Harvesting and Distillation: Grapes, primarily Ugni Blanc, are hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness and quality.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Still, Johnson and coach Dan Campbell will have to agree on the optimal plan to mix Montgomery back in.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Boosts Bone Health Drinking milk has long been linked to optimal bone health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
By 2015, the U.S. Public Health Service determined the optimal fluoride concentration was 0.7 milligrams-per-liter of fluoride to drinking water, which led to water services throughout the country adopting it as standard.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Still, Johnson and coach Dan Campbell will have to agree on the optimal plan to mix Montgomery back in.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Boosts Bone Health Drinking milk has long been linked to optimal bone health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
By 2015, the U.S. Public Health Service determined the optimal fluoride concentration was 0.7 milligrams-per-liter of fluoride to drinking water, which led to water services throughout the country adopting it as standard.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Timber and Gabriel did well to delay him or suppress his shots when Villa managed to find him in one-on-one situations but Watkins was superb in the second half and the unfamiliarity of Arsenal’s team was exposed for Villa’s two goals.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Or book a room at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, which offers a prime location for exploring the city.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Macy’s property is a prime space, said Sanjay Varshney, founder and principal of Goldenstone Wealth Management and a finance professor at Sacramento State University.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
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Vertiv’s outstanding stock market performance has not surprised me.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though Matt Murray hasn’t lit the world on fire in the time he’s spent with the Leafs, he’s been outstanding in the AHL and might be shaking off some rust after missing a full season due to hip surgery.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump was indicted himself on charges linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection that tried to stop Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory, but those charges were later dismissed by special counsel Jack Smith after Trump reclaimed the presidency in last November’s election.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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The whiskey collection features over 1,000 whiskeys from around the world, with special emphasis on Scotch, Japanese, and American selections.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, subscription models allow guests to visit a variety of lounges around the world without splurging on first-class airfare.—
Pascal Bélanger,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Most major airlines have repositioned the service as its premium offering, doing away with first-class tickets altogether.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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America will soon be greater, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The matter is far from trivial: Sovereignty would give a country access to potentially significant oil, gas and rare earth resources, as well as superior scientific and military access to the future Transpolar Sea Route.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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Those who wanted to hear music like this could put on superior offerings from Lady Gaga or Kesha.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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