minimize
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This makes them especially useful for experiments because scientists can minimize genetic variation and more confidently attribute behavioral differences to psilocybin rather than inherited traits.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
“We need to improve loneliness and minimize social isolation.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
To minimize arm injuries, Little League instituted age-specific pitch-count caps and mandatory rest periods 20 years ago, but not all travel clubs abide by the rules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
In a statement to The Times on Saturday, Gastélum said news of Zayas’ arrest is “an important step toward answers and accountability for Bruce’s family” but does not minimize the loss of Rodriguez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Aerodynamic theory and intuition suggested that the rocket and spacecraft combination should be as streamlined as possible, to minimize aerodynamic drag.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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This minimizes the risk of traumatization while putting the investigative focus where it belongs, which is on establishing the conduct of those accused.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
That minimizes the gift-tax hit for the founder and ensures that each piece of the stack can get its own $15 million exclusion when the company is worth more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
It minimizes your role in your marriage and in your life, and it attempts to put you in a box.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
Los Azules has promised to use an extraction method that minimizes water use.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
Among the many advantages of selective spraying is the fact that it minimizes the amount of chemical applied to the landscape.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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And women’s contributions were often minimized by putting the focus elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Under the law of armed conflict, striking power infrastructure is permissible if it makes a concrete contribution to a military operation and the potential harm to civilians is minimized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
But it also suggests that viewers are mature enough to absorb the tougher truths omitted from Wilder’s original vision, as well as the roles of others who were minimized, like Sims’ good doctor.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Strikingly, when this receptor was removed from the mice, the development of arterial plaques dropped significantly in some areas and disruptions to the gut microbiome were minimized."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
Officer Delinko’s role in the capture of the fleeing criminal was conveniently minimized.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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Scientists can therefore observe living cells for longer periods while minimizing the risk of disturbing or damaging them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Understanding how quickly that population is growing will help us think about things like minimizing traffic collisions,” Spasojevic said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Clear, shallow water also allowed researchers to monitor individual sharks from above while minimizing interference with their natural behavior.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
One alternative is always to buy slowly and in stages, minimizing the painful risk of buying right at the peak.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Uh, no,” he said, minimizing the window on the computer monitor.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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