mitigate

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With higher prices at the pump, truck drivers, especially owner-operators who typically cover their own expenses, are trying to find ways to mitigate their costs if they can’t pass that onto customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But it is not expected that today's documents will include any record of any measures taken to mitigate any security concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The company is strengthening its infrastructure partnerships to support its growth and mitigate supply-chain bottlenecks, especially for memory chips.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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