lessened
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Further, the fact that the damage was at his extremities around his feet could have lessened the impact on the rest of his body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
In these animals, DT-109 reduced liver inflammation and lessened the severity of MASH.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The obdurate side of the character is lessened with a gesture Antíkona bestows on Ixmene — a reassurance that even though she’s a revolutionary, she’s still an affectionate sister.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 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
There were many small waves and I was soon wet, but as I came out from behind the spit the spray lessened and the waves grew long and rolling.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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