mitigate

Example Sentences

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“There are some things we can do to mitigate it, but those fuel prices end up being reflected in the rates.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"The two countries have a long history of backchannel dialogues," Markey notes, "and these have at times been effective ways to mitigate hostility and even to set the stage for more formal dialogues."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“After the recent tariffs on U.S. imports, the conflict represents another wake-up call to deploy new tools to make supply chains more resilient and develop new strategies to mitigate future disruptions,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

There are ways a concerned viewer can mitigate these effects on their own, by consulting thorough guides for turning off their TV’s most egregious tracking patterns.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Management actions at and in the immediate vicinity of airports do little to mitigate the risk of off-airport strikes during departure and approach.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker