mitigating

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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

But he also said the company was “confident in the strength of our platform, our ability to continue innovating, and our capacity to meet customers’ evolving needs while mitigating the impact of this development.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

In 2024, the trust admitted there had been "unacceptable delays in responding to and mitigating a serious risk".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Further, I want to prevail upon this Court to consider this boy’s plea of guilty as evidence mitigating his punishment.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright