lessening
Example Sentences
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Yes, it’s too high, he says, but he suggests that his housing plan will deploy a trickle-down approach that starts with lessening landlords’ risks and costs and thus encourages them to build more.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
A source close to PIF said the move should not be seen as a sign of any lessening in interest in sports investments.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
What matters now is whether oil comes down and stays there, taking the pressure off inflation and lessening the need for interest-rate hikes, said Privorotsky.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of bills aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
Whether because of flu and fever or an abrupt lessening in the warmth of his confidence, Nye exuded an icy sweat.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
