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mitigation

[mit-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌmɪt ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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In mitigation, the court heard Hussain was a "devoted father" who had no similar convictions and had been working diligently in the prison library, while Wadood was not a leading figure in the enterprise.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Roscosmos has used both temporary and permanent sealants as part of its leak mitigation efforts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"NASA and Roscosmos have been working to determine the root cause of the cracks, and Roscosmos manages the issue through operational mitigation measures and periodic partial-repair efforts," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

To contain the damage of higher prices to their businesses, several regions highlighted inflation mitigation strategies that ranged from supply-chain optimization, product adjustments, reduced offerings, and temporarily absorbing higher costs to preserve customer demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The object of this law is to caution the Court to seek to find out why a man killed and to allow that why to be the measure of the mitigation of the punishment.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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