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as in beginnings
the point at which something begins
at the threshold of the new year, it's time to look back and make resolutions for the future
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Recent Examples of thresholds
California’s Department of Housing and Community Development has said previously that the height limit is a development standard that conflicts with density bonus law and has no authority over projects that meet the law’s affordability thresholds.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The bill establishes clear, objective thresholds to ensure that election spending reflects democratic accountability rather than global interests.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Smart & Safe Florida needs to submit at least 880,062 valid signatures statewide and meet signature thresholds in congressional districts.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Some estimates suggest 80% of healthy people and 90% of high-risk people need to be vaccinated for herd immunity against the flu, though these thresholds can be difficult to achieve, Huang said.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Do exclusion rates spike around experience thresholds, employment gaps or credential filters?
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Lows drop into the 20s in Houston Saturday night, but should stay above hard freeze thresholds (24 degrees for two hours).
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
In states that currently do tax benefits, those levies typically apply at higher income thresholds.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike HELOCs, which require you to meet certain credit score and debt-to-income thresholds, reverse mortgage eligibility is largely based on equity.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The bill establishes clear, objective thresholds to ensure that election spending reflects democratic accountability rather than global interests.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Smart & Safe Florida needs to submit at least 880,062 valid signatures statewide and meet signature thresholds in congressional districts.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Some estimates suggest 80% of healthy people and 90% of high-risk people need to be vaccinated for herd immunity against the flu, though these thresholds can be difficult to achieve, Huang said.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Do exclusion rates spike around experience thresholds, employment gaps or credential filters?
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Lows drop into the 20s in Houston Saturday night, but should stay above hard freeze thresholds (24 degrees for two hours).
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2026
In states that currently do tax benefits, those levies typically apply at higher income thresholds.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike HELOCs, which require you to meet certain credit score and debt-to-income thresholds, reverse mortgage eligibility is largely based on equity.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thresholds
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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The paper is part of the beginnings of a small renaissance in California news publishing, inspired in part by years of internal turmoil at the Los Angeles Times.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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From those early beginnings, the event has grown into one of Central Florida’s most cherished community traditions, welcoming hundreds of neighbors, partners and volunteers each year.—
Jennifer Cook,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Joe Reedy,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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In an industry that has historically pushed Latin artists to translate themselves, soften their edges, or neutralize their identity to become global stars, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio chose the opposite.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The same flowers rouged the edges of the road, where the resident Labrador mixes, Lulu and Mocio, led us back to the agriturismo’s bodega.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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The game was sold out with fans 3-4 deep on the baselines.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Clear baselines for transparency, accountability, and autonomous system oversight help align incentives, reduce systemic risk, and build trust across markets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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