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Recent Examples of optimal
The earbuds deliver decent audio performance, especially at higher volumes, and give users the ability to tailor the equalizer settings through a dedicated app for optimal bass and treble.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For optimal cooling and lowering of weight, there is a magnesium battery enclosure.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Under optimal aging conditions, Texas whiskey makers rarely get more than 250 bottles out of any one 53-gallon vessel.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For optimal cooling and lowering of weight, there is a magnesium battery enclosure.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Under optimal aging conditions, Texas whiskey makers rarely get more than 250 bottles out of any one 53-gallon vessel.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Williams was a prime trade candidate following the Jets' acquisition of Adams, and the Steelers jumped on the opportunity to add another receiver.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Start with the prime beef meatballs, follow with hand cut pasta topped with short rib Bolognese and finish with a showstopper: a flaming meringue torte, singed tableside and then covered in a warm chocolate sauce.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Rock icon Bon Jovi made an appearance to give Vives a special award recognizing him as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Enraged, Garcia stole Lambert’s credit card and upgraded his airline ticket to first-class, Hightower said.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company has begun notifying those whose personal information may have been compromised via first-class mail.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Its standout feature is its exceptional speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connections, providing quick file transfers, especially for large media files.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the Core Ultra 9 285K has 10 more cores than the M4 Pro, and more cores prove superior in tasks like video encoding and rendering (HandBrake) and other workstation-grade tasks (see below).PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Can the vice president hold her ground with Black and Latino voters and deliver a superior ground game?NBC News, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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