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Recent Examples of minify
To improve page load speed, consider reducing image sizes, minifying code and enabling browser caching. 2.
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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minify
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Its hypergolic propellant allows the missile to remain fueled for extended periods, reducing launch prep to minutes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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For inmates already on a hormone-replacement regimen, BOP will consider placing them on a taper plan that gradually reduces their dosage at a safe withdrawal pace.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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This is a mistake that will substantially decrease America’s hard and soft power.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nearly a week into the latest Middle East conflict, Iran’s strikes in the region have decreased significantly – while US attacks on Iran continue ramping up and Israeli strikes prompt panic in southern Beirut.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The total number of employees downsized out of a job in the wake of the merger now stands at 1,748, according to the online filing.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now, as those original collectors begin to downsize, their figurines are resurfacing on the market.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Extensive research shows that insufficient sleep is associated with impaired cognitive function, chronic health problems, diminished productivity and an increase in traffic accidents, just to name a few.—
Stephen Neely,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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One concern is cognitive offloading, in which decision-makers defer too readily to algorithmic recommendations, effectively diminishing human accountability for strategic choices.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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As the year went along, those opportunities lessened, and Moore became a decoy running clearout routes quite a bit.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Waiting to strike a deal after June 1 would significantly lessen the financial pain for Philly, transforming a loss of roughly $20 million in cap room to a gain of $7 million in cap space, per Over the Cap.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Keeping several fruits together at room temperature can shorten their overall shelf life, including bananas, Deering explains.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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High temperatures increase the risk of damage to battery cells and shorten their service life.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The bill calls for the implementation of aircraft detection lighting systems, sometimes abbreviated as ADLS, which the Federal Aviation Administration describes as obstruction lights that turn on when a primary radar detects approaching aircraft.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Choose the Right Color Temperature Color temperature refers to how warm or cool a light source is, measured in Kelvin (abbreviated as K).—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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