lessened
Example Sentences
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Neither is perfect—no earthly creation is—and each is lessened by its complicity with the institution of slavery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
But it could be lessened, Percy said, by local authorities embracing technological advances.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The issue, Travers said, has been lessened and “certain areas things are getting a little bit cleaned up. And I’m assuming that she’s, you know, part of that whole thing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
In both cases, arginine treatment reduced the accumulation of Aβ and lessened its harmful effects.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
The Soviets were relieved at first, since Larsen’s loss lessened Taimanov’s stigma.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
