lessened
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The obdurate side of the character is lessened with a gesture Antíkona bestows on Ixmene — a reassurance that even though she’s a revolutionary, she’s still an affectionate sister.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
None of the controversies have lessened Brandy Melville’s appeal among its target audience, for whom the clothes are often a sign of social status.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
But it could be lessened, Percy said, by local authorities embracing technological advances.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
In both cases, arginine treatment reduced the accumulation of Aβ and lessened its harmful effects.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
‘The courtesy of your hall is somewhat lessened of late, Théoden son of Thengel,’ said Gandalf.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
