minimizing

Example Sentences

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He says his frugality has served him well, and kept him focused on minimizing waste and boosting investment returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Thursday’s flurry of budget votes offered a sharp contrast to last year’s deliberations, when council members scrambled to eliminate a $1-billion shortfall while minimizing cuts to the city workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In practice, this means “exercises that build your butt while minimizing growth in the quads, hamstrings and thighs.”

From Salon • May 8, 2026

This targeted approach allows the immune system to remove threats efficiently while minimizing collateral damage to nearby tissue.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Holly had enough on-the-job experience to realize that she was under fire, and immediately curled her elfin frame into a ball, minimizing the target.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer