to a (bare) minimum

idiom

: as low as possible
We need to keep expenses to a (bare) minimum.

Examples of to a (bare) minimum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If convicted, offenders are sentenced to a minimum of 12 years in prison. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 15 May 2024 According to the outlets, prosecutors and the defense agreed to a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum of 32 years. Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 Meanwhile, all in all, Foo Fighters kept their remembrances of Hawkins to a bare minimum. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024 Gaines kept her accessories to a minimum, adding a pair of dangling diamond earrings by Mindi Mond New York. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2024 Additionally, the airline is raising the starting salary of domestic positions to a minimum of $19 per hour. Chris Morris, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024 The parents of three usually keep royal engagements to a minimum to spend time with their children during school breaks. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 How To Choose The Right Bangs To Try, According To Your Personality And Face Shape How To Ask For Fringe Bangs These type of fringe bangs are made for someone who wants to keep the actual styling to a minimum, while still freshening up their look in a way that frames your face so flatteringly. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024 Clutter is generally kept to a minimum, and the palettes are grounded in warm, earthy colors. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024

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“To a (bare) minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20%28bare%29%20minimum. Accessed 22 May. 2024.

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