lessen

Example Sentences

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The change sought to reduce the amount of EtO released from commercial sterilizers by 90% and lessen the hazards for nearby communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Sharp, representing Askari, said nothing could be said that could "undo or lessen the utter devastation" caused by Veisi's death and asked that the court consider Askari's "longstanding mental illness" when determining sentence.

From BBC

That lessens the likelihood the central bank will cut interest rates and, coupled with the recent jobs report, raises the prospect of “stagflation” — weak growth and higher inflation.

From Los Angeles Times

Incumbents that increasingly use AI as part of their core processes, like Microsoft and Alphabet, will lose monopoly power as it lessens the degree to which they are differentiated.

From Barron's

Incumbents that increasingly use AI as part of their core processes, like Microsoft and Alphabet, will lose monopoly power as it lessens the degree to which they are differentiated.

From Barron's