mitigate

Example Sentences

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Hassett said the U.S. had taken steps to mitigate the price spike, including releasing oil from its strategic petroleum reserve, and he noted that China may do the same.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

As for economic pressures like rising fuel prices, he said the impact so far has been minimal and if that changes, the company will look for ways to boost profit margins to mitigate those costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Unfortunately, their plan to mitigate the impact involves travelers picking up part of the bill.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Also, most corporations have other strategies in place to mitigate cyberattacks even if an individual computer is hacked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The fact that our lack of care and concern may have been, at times, unintentional or unconscious does not mitigate our crime—if we refuse, when given the chance, to make amends.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander