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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
However, if your income tops those thresholds, 25% of your benefits may be taxed.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The project is designed to pressure-test whether elastane alternatives—and emerging recycling pathways—can meet the performance, scalability and commercial thresholds brands require to move beyond pilots.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
These moves fill holes and buy time for prospects, forcing them to meet certain thresholds before advancing through the minors.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
In some cases, organotin levels exceeded safety thresholds set by the European Union.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Singapore remains another attractive location, particularly for families prioritizing regulatory stability and sound financial infrastructure, even as higher entry thresholds limit access, experts said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The bill also removes administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
An exclusion zone was established around the base of the building in the unlikely case of falling objects, and safety briefings governed everything from weather thresholds to airspace coordination.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Solache has said that, under the old law, board member compensation ranged from $60 to $1,500 per month — depending on the district’s enrollment — and those thresholds hadn’t been adjusted for decades.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The project is designed to pressure-test whether elastane alternatives—and emerging recycling pathways—can meet the performance, scalability and commercial thresholds brands require to move beyond pilots.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
These moves fill holes and buy time for prospects, forcing them to meet certain thresholds before advancing through the minors.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
In some cases, organotin levels exceeded safety thresholds set by the European Union.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Singapore remains another attractive location, particularly for families prioritizing regulatory stability and sound financial infrastructure, even as higher entry thresholds limit access, experts said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The bill also removes administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
An exclusion zone was established around the base of the building in the unlikely case of falling objects, and safety briefings governed everything from weather thresholds to airspace coordination.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Solache has said that, under the old law, board member compensation ranged from $60 to $1,500 per month — depending on the district’s enrollment — and those thresholds hadn’t been adjusted for decades.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 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 state has come a long way since those early beginnings.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The outgoing creative directors of Oscar de la Renta—and a guest list including Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Jamie Chung, Sai De Silva, and more—toasted to new beginnings over cognac and a traditional feast Kim prepared herself.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 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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Heck, 2011-17 Kershaw basically doubles deGrom’s starts and innings.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Here's when daylight saving time 2026 starts What is Lent?—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 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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Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Homestead, Kendall, Doral and the inner edges of Hialeah are in the severe range.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 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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