lessen

Example Sentences

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‘I’m not a coward,’ he said over his shoulder as they followed the river into a shady oak wood, and the threat of pursuit seemed to lessen.

From Literature

The bill, among other things, makes it easier to build manufactured homes, lessens regulations, and gives incentives to localities to encourage home building.

From Barron's

“But the people that were more worried about the labor market—this should probably increase their concern, not lessen it.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. now produces about as much oil and natural gas as it consumes, which has helped to lessen the damage from higher energy prices globally.

From MarketWatch

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