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Today's word: optimal
Definition: Most favorable or desirable; optimum.
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Presidential election results may take a while to confirm, which 'should not breed mistrust'

Get ready for a long election night — or nights. Don't expect to know the winner right away from Tuesday's presidential contest between Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, and former President Donald Trump, a Republican. For the second str...

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German airport tests cashew-based asphalt in green push


A sustainable asphalt mix made from cashew shells is being tested at Frankfurt Airport in Germany, which aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2045. Conventional asphalt paving is made by mixing bitumen, a byproduct of crude oil processing, with a...

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This week's word in the news: OPTIMAL

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Most favorable or desirable; optimum.

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In the last several weeks, the water temperature has remained optimal and coral practitioners have started planning to outplant coral on the Keys reef tract.
The Key West Citizen-Herald -- 11/04/2024

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