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 extent of AI’s impact on the economy is still up for debate, but some are already pondering policy solutions to mitigate the worst-case scenarios.

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

While the cap also applies in Northern Ireland, there is a system of supplementary payments to mitigate the impact on families with children.

From BBC • May 2, 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