How to Use minimum in a Sentence

minimum

noun
  • A lot of these guys could have just done the bare minimum.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
  • To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
  • Guests must stay for two nights minimum.
    — Jordan Parker aviation, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • There's a three-night minimum stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The study, now about two and a half years in, will run a minimum of four years.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • In Haiti, rent is for a year or a minimum of six months.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • And when the time comes to engage, do more than the bare minimum.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022
  • For two of them, Blubaugh will make the league-minimum salary.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Ohtani had faced just one more than the minimum through the first four innings.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Fees also play a role in these minimums.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • At a minimum, pull vines off of fences, trees, and structures.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Kolek faced just two batters over the minimum.
    — Jaylon Thompson may 23, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
  • Let’s keep the fireworks to a minimum here, please.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • There is a four-night minimum, after all.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Spain, on the other hand, doesn’t have a minimum.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 May 2026
  • Do this once a day or every other day at a minimum.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • No minimum to redeem for cash back.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • But others have stuck to the minimum.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • His wisecracks were kept to a minimum.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • For a felony, a minimum of two years and a maximum of five are added.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2024
  • Hops are kept to a minimum and used to balance out the sweetness of the malt.
    — oregonlive, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Shoot for a minimum of four hours of sunlight each day for the best display.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This allows the system and its elites to stay in place with minimum chaos.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Beat and raise is the minimum to have any chance at a post-earnings rally.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
  • What used to be our highest bracket is now our minimum.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This global change is in part due to the global spread of age minimum laws.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
  • Even the blood is kept to a minimum, despite all the warfare.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • In our podcast-heavy era, having a clear voice is the bare minimum.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Be sure to check the terms and conditions to learn about minimum legs and odds.
    — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
  • That’s the bare minimum this city deserves.
    — John Foley, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025

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