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Recent Examples of optimal
Maine Maine is an optimal place to visit, especially during Christmas, with many festive activities and decorations covering the streets through the holiday season.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Back in January, many of us prioritized improving supply chain resilience and getting optimal value from digital transformation, all while boosting employee productivity.
—David Gucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In order to ensure an optimal experience, an internet connection speed of at least 5 Mbps (megabits per second) is required, Boulanger said.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
What is the optimal fitness regimen – and how much are our genetics a factor?
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Back in January, many of us prioritized improving supply chain resilience and getting optimal value from digital transformation, all while boosting employee productivity.
—David Gucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In order to ensure an optimal experience, an internet connection speed of at least 5 Mbps (megabits per second) is required, Boulanger said.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
What is the optimal fitness regimen – and how much are our genetics a factor?
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Petry’s second goal is a prime example of this and Timmins took himself out of the play completely.Omar White, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The lights are typically the most active between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. NOAA advises viewing the lights as close to the poles as possible, avoiding light pollution, monitoring weather forecasts for prime viewing conditions and finding a position on a vantage point like a hilltop.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Beverage Testing Institute’s Top Ten Whiskeys of 2024 showcased a selection of outstanding whiskeys.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The whole attention that has been brought to the case is absolutely outstanding.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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While serving in Joe Biden’s Justice Department, the special counsel concocted a novel legal case against Biden’s foremost political opponent and would have been happy to try Donald Trump in the midst of the presidential election campaign.Rich Lowry, National Review, 10 Dec. 2024
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The museum has hosted special exhibits on the careers of superstars from Shakira to BTS, Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry and more.Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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How to get in: Travelers with an eligible first-class ticket with a Oneworld airline can enter the Qantas First Class Lounge.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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JetBlue — The airline advanced 11% after revealing plans to add domestic first-class seats to planes that do not have the existing top-tier Mint class, beginning in 2026.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fried, who turns 31 on Jan. 18, is the superior pitcher, but three times better?Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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This innovative layout allows for powerful torque and superior handling, even for vehicles exceeding 13 feet in length.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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