mitigate
Example Sentences
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The government said it was "committed" to helping refugees transition from asylum housing to their own accommodation and was working with local authorities "to mitigate the risk of homelessness".
From BBC
"Online platforms offer a lot of benefits, which our citizens can best enjoy when we mitigate certain risks," he said.
From Barron's
Macklem said rate policy “should not try to mitigate structural change. Our role is to preserve price stability while supporting the economy through the upheaval.”
“We developed a playbook on how to mitigate the impact of tariffs,” Barton said, adding that the company has been able to protect margins in 2025 by negotiating with suppliers and relocating production.
In the short term, it said it will continue to become more efficient and lower its cost base, which will help mitigate the persistently tough external environment.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
