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 former is a minimally invasive approach that allows for faster recovery.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The shortcut of intelligence to make new associations that are not instinctive is minimally available.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel