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Recent Examples of optimal
Further studies are needed to explore optimal amounts and types of celery preparation.
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Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
And this week's exercise is a perfect example of external rotation opening the joint for optimal performance.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
For arms and legs, work in short, gentle strokes or small circular motions, and on your torso, glide downward toward your lymph nodes for optimal drainage.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
If the optimal progress and benefit to society is to be realized, then self-interest needs to be checked with equalizing policy that limits the chances of any one entity being both the creator and arbiter.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
And this week's exercise is a perfect example of external rotation opening the joint for optimal performance.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
For arms and legs, work in short, gentle strokes or small circular motions, and on your torso, glide downward toward your lymph nodes for optimal drainage.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
If the optimal progress and benefit to society is to be realized, then self-interest needs to be checked with equalizing policy that limits the chances of any one entity being both the creator and arbiter.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without Alvarez, the Mets leaned heavily on Luis Torrens, who played superb defense and supplied key hits (.675 OPS).—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each has a superb hit tool, with the capability of hitting for a high batting average, while scoring and driving in runs.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The brand also boasts thoughtful, flattering designs, and this crewneck shirt is a prime example.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new City Hall is a prime example of misaligned priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The thicker frame is reminiscent of an earlier era filled with outstanding fashion.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This achievement reflects the group’s continued leadership in international health services and its ability to offer outstanding patient experiences.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Why the Chargers drafted him: When picking this far at the end of the draft, special teams tends to be the first fit, and Bridges is eager to apply his skills.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Kansas coach Bill Self already has a special connection with UTEP transfer guard Ahamad Bynum.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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But more than being just a first-class journalist, Sid was a master teacher of young reporters.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Among the 15,000 to 20,000 artifacts waiting to be explored is a copy of the Omar Khayyam studded with 1,500 emeralds, rubies, amethysts and topazes set in gold, the trunks of first-class passengers and perhaps the greatest treasure of all: 3,364 bags of mail stuffed with seven million letters.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, the Pixel 9, priced at $799, offers a brighter display, 12GB RAM, a superior 50MP main camera, and additional features like faster charging and Wi-Fi 7 support.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Behind them are two more NL teams — the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets — as the NL proves to be by far the superior league.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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