lessened
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These storms have helped to increase the amount of moisture in plants and soils and to alleviate drought conditions, a cumulative effect that has also lessened fire risk, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
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
Then, as the angle of incline lessened, as the mound— the hill—flattened, nearing the bottom, the sled’s forward motion slowed.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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