mitigating

Example Sentences

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The turmoil has made clear how much has been learned about energy security over the past half century, mitigating what could have been a catastrophic energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

They added that Brazil will “adopt any and every measure” of mitigating damage to Brazil’s economy, jobs, and income.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

That’s because rebalancing isn’t about timing the market: It’s about mitigating risk, including AI-related exposure.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Heal the Bay said it has partnered with the city to form a task force dedicated to determining the cause of the reported pollution and informing future solutions for mitigating the problem.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

I had thought of telling him about the rash too, as a mitigating circumstance, but decide that our relationship is not at a point where I want to be discussing my body.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich