a 'minimum security prison' [=a prison in which prisoners are allowed more freedom than in most other prisons because they are not considered dangerous or likely to escape]
Ten years is the 'minimum' needed. = We'll need 10 years 'at a/the minimum'. [=we'll need at least 10 years]
We need to keep expenses 'to a (bare) minimum'. [=we need to keep expenses as low as possible]
(..) Sounds cool. That is just the kind of enthusiasm that I'm looking for. - When can you start? - As soon as you want me to. That's great. It's minimum wage, plus shared tips. See you tomorrow at noon for training. Thank you so much, Miss Gallagher. - Hey, Olga? - Yeah? (..)2016 TvShow: Shameless Title: Swipe, Fuck, Leave Season: 7 Episode 2
(..) a hamburger before? No, I've seen one. I just have never eaten one. Abnegation eat plain food. Plant-based diet with no sauces and a minimum of seasoning. Which textbook did you swallow? Nice to meet you, too. I'm Will. Erudite. Of course you are. No offense, but I'm surprised (..)2014 Divergent
(..) And I do believe I have one, two, three, four, five witnesses who can attest to that fact. – Damn leg's busted! – No doubt. Now, if you can keep your caterwauling down to a minimum, I'd like to finish my line of inquiry with young Django. DICKY: God fucking dammit! SCHULTZ: As I was saying, (..)2012 Django Unchained