lessen

Example Sentences

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Despite moves from the United States intended to lessen its dependence on Chinese manufacturing, the two countries remain deeply entwined economically.

From Barron's

Berlin has now accelerated efforts to lessen its reliance on American LNG and wants to increasingly bank on green hydrogen generated through clean energy to achieve its climate targets.

From Barron's

It was his job to lessen that imbalance, to help make the world if not more fair, then more just.

From Literature

Afterward she might want to lie down and rest, but she can always talk to me and her wheezing always lessens.

From Literature

The data-storage industry has consolidated in recent years, lessening the competitive pressures on Western Digital.

From Barron's