- present participle of minimize.
minimizing
Example Sentences
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The Society of Professional Journalists’ ethics code emphasizes minimizing harm while also acting in the public interest and holding power accountable.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
The team emphasizes that their findings should not be interpreted as minimizing the ecological importance of large predators.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
You make it a much more modest annual charge, addressing long-term problems while minimizing the pain.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Maybank says Chinese authorities are using the currency’s recent strength, supported by robust exports, as an opportunity to implement regulatory measures while minimizing unintended signals for the yuan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“I’m not minimizing the wrong that’s being done here. I just...”
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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