as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
severely reprimanded employees even for the smallest mistakes
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Adjective
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Under a 10-year concession agreement, the group agreed to pay at least $50 million to the city, including minimum annual rent payments starting at $4 million and increasing by 3% each year.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Global tax deal Nearly 150 countries have agreed to a landmark deal to stop large global companies from shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions and impose a minimum 15% global tax.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The cost for the statue is estimated at $300,000, with half of the funds already raised by two large donations from Rainbow Sandals and Sonance, an audio equipment company based in San Clemente, as well as several smaller community contributions.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Smallest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallest. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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