"We are in dialogue with Canada and our other trading partners about the issue to try and implement the "Buy American" provision in a way consistent with our international obligations, while minimizing disruption to trade,".

VOA: standard.2009.08.10

If I only worry about minimizing the energy, it's true They'll stick together a little bit.

如果我只关心能量最低，这是对的,分子会黏在一起。

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Being well off is a matter of experiencing pleasure and avoiding or minimizing the experience of pain.

幸福就是体验快乐,避免或将痛苦体验最小化。

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