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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
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Recent Examples of maximum
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
Following the high-profile trial in New York City, 55-year-old Combs now faces a maximum of 20 years in prison if he is sentenced to consecutive maximum prison terms, per CNN.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 2 July 2025
Combs is facing a maximum of life in prison if convicted on the racketeering charge.
—Jenna Sundel
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gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The trade-in prices range from a maximum of £675 ($920.50) for the base Pixel 9, £820 ($1118.24) for the Pixel 9 Pro / XL and £1,045 ($1425.07) for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Noun
Each violation of the Mann Act carries up to 10 years in prison, meaning Combs technically faces a maximum of 20 years.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
Following the high-profile trial in New York City, 55-year-old Combs now faces a maximum of 20 years in prison if he is sentenced to consecutive maximum prison terms, per CNN.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 2 July 2025
Combs is facing a maximum of life in prison if convicted on the racketeering charge.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The trade-in prices range from a maximum of £675 ($920.50) for the base Pixel 9, £820 ($1118.24) for the Pixel 9 Pro / XL and £1,045 ($1425.07) for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
Adjective
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In most of his tenure with the Jets, Hall has been the No. 1 running back.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The strategy is critically needed, and is of utmost urgency in Central Florida, which saw 439 fatal childhood drownings over the past 15 years (2009-2024) — the most recorded in any of the state’s six regions, according to Florida DCF.—
Karen Cohn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Just like with physical health, these results are treated with the utmost transparency.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Bouchard found Bader guilty and fined him $100 for each littering charge, short of the $150 max for a minor misdemeanor in Ohio, along with court costs that should add up to roughly $700 total.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost (up to a max of $150,000) and trip interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost (up to a max of $225,000).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate surprise came when the incomparable Patti LaBelle joined the festivities.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Counselors, former campers and politicians who knew Eastland praised him for his heroic actions and ultimate sacrifice to save his campers.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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“Maximum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximum. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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