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However, the finding does not lessen the well-established dangers of tobacco use.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Tens of thousands of customers in Los Angeles county alone were without power, as authorities de-energized power lines in a bid to lessen the possibility of electrical sparks that the heavy wind gusts could carry.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

The longer time frame—which would lessen the disruption to Tether’s core business—was pushed by Hines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Auto lovers have pushed for years to lessen emissions regulations for collector cars, arguing that these vintage vehicles are only driven short distances to parades and meet-ups where they deserve to be seen and cherished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

As I listened I had been so torn between humiliation and fascination that to lessen my sense of shame I had kept my attention riveted upon his intense face.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

“That really lessens our risk. You can rebuild savings accounts.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Further spikes of heat are likely, however as August wears on and the sun gradually loses some of its intensity, the likelihood of extreme temperatures in the high 30s lessens.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

This actuarial approach lessens the chance you’ll run out of money, and it lets good market returns flow through to higher spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

"Our study suggests that living near a NPP may carry a measurable cancer risk -- one that lessens with distance," said senior author Petros Koutrakis, Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 24, 2026

I feel like hating him while I work with him lessens my betrayal of Tobias somehow.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

In these animals, DT-109 reduced liver inflammation and lessened the severity of MASH.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

It lessened his allegiance to the free-market economic system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

From a product standpoint, PayPal has pushed passkey verification, which it said has lessened friction customers experience at checkout.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The tech giants, which introduced consumer-friendly streaming options, have lessened the influence of traditional companies such as Paramount and Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Pinmei gave Yishan a weak smile and shook her head, but her awe lessened.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

McKinney has focused his campaign on lessening the city’s homelessness crisis by leveraging people into treatment, tackling quality-of-life crimes, and reducing the city’s out-of-control legal costs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“While global inventories have been drawing down, the market still seems focused on lessening demand and gradual supply being added.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Yes, it’s too high, he says, but he suggests that his housing plan will deploy a trickle-down approach that starts with lessening landlords’ risks and costs and thus encourages them to build more.

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

But that’s also another aspect the proposed rule is addressing, he said: lessening the scope for litigation so that plans of all sizes might be more likely to incorporate these other investment choices.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

Whether because of flu and fever or an abrupt lessening in the warmth of his confidence, Nye exuded an icy sweat.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote