Flute-like in shape and made of fine Czech crystal, they were designed to minimize the loss of carbonation during pouring, or at least that's how I understand it.

WSJ: An Enduring Tradition

The 9-9-9 Plan is a member of what I call the family of taxonomically equivalent tax systems, which define the tax base in an economically proper manner, albeit in different forms, and minimize the deadweight-loss tax burden on the economy.

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If they are to minimize the effects of the continuing loss, this state of affairs will have to change.

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While they tried to minimize the importance of the move at the Bundesbank, repatriating gold is a clear indication of public loss of confidence on foreign central banks and the integrity of the monetary union.

FORBES: Germany Repatriating Gold From NY, Paris 'In Case Of A Currency Crisis'

Your actions helped protect not only your families and minimize loss of life, but also freed up local first responders to help those who needed help the most.

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