Example Sentences

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Even at 430 pages, the book is only minimally useful as an orientation device.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I had surgery for diverticulitis, although mine wasn’t an emergency and I was given a choice to do it minimally invasively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The defence for Tomé argues that "none of the subjective or objective elements" of crimes are "minimally" demonstrated in the indictment.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The researchers encourage food manufacturers to reduce the use of unnecessary preservatives and support guidance for consumers to choose freshly prepared, minimally processed foods whenever possible.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

“At being with you and being a normal human being with, like, minimally functional conversational skills. I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera