to a (bare) minimum

idiom

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

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As is often the case on newer EVs, Nissan is trying to keep aerodynamic drag to a minimum so the front doors have retracting handles that will probably get stuck in cold weather and recessed handles hidden in the rear door glass frame. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Some relatively moderate Republicans are pushing to keep the spending cuts to a minimum, particularly those aimed at popular social safety net programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025 Starting at around bedtime, your body will slowly cool to a minimum body temperature.3 If your body is not allowed to cool, your brain is getting a sort of wake signal, said Dr. Izzo. Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025 In order to keep waste to a minimum for the event, it is kindly asked that guests bring their own water bottles. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for to a (bare) minimum

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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