to a (bare) minimum

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: as low as possible

We need to keep expenses to a (bare) minimum.

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But Republicans have improved in early voting in most competitive states compared to 2020, when Biden won, and 2022, when Democrats exceeded expectations in the midterm elections and kept GOP gains to a minimum. —

W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024 Keep the accents pillows to a minimum and incorporate the principle of quality over quantity when choosing which pillows to add to your home. —

Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Or, let the stained glass be the focus and keep the extra decor to a minimum. —

Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024 These fabrics offer impressive warmth while keeping bulk to a minimum. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to a (bare) minimum

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