maximize
verb (used with object)
to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.
have maximized
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present perfectof maximize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“We have maximized our buy for these components from other sources as much as we could,” Ford COO Kumar Galhotra said on a call with analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
DWR has also initiated a program to provide more pumps and siphons for local agencies that have maximized their ability to divert water for recharge, including the Fresno Irrigation District, Nemeth said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Talking to a professional is best for truckers who are unsure of whether they have maximized their advantage.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 21, 2018
He might not have maximized the move from tackle to end.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2014
As airlines have maximized capacity and slashed services, passengers have learned to brace themselves for packed planes, stuffed overhead bins, harried flight attendants and fees for everything from pretzels to pillows.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2011
