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minimize

[min-uh-mahyz] / ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /


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That calls for builders to reduce housing starts to minimize discounts, building less but at higher margins.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

“They’re literally looking at every angle possible to minimize the impact on the community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

The clinical consensus is unanimous: demonstrate acceptance, minimize reactions and don’t let the child feel your anxiety, because the worry can make stuttering worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

However, some VPNs, such as ExpressVPN, minimize speed loss to less than 10 percent, making them excellent choices for streaming and gaming.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“I want to minimize the number of deaths I am responsible for,” I said.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green




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