mitigate

Example Sentences

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“Everyone is trying their best to mitigate the impact domestically and hoping that resolution can come soon — somehow, someway,” said Goh.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

This time around, Kagan and Sotomayor may have sought to mitigate the damage rather than take a loss on the chin.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

So, how do you manage screen time, why does it have a bad impact on children, and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“These can help lower exposure to future geopolitical tensions, as well as mitigate costs for households and businesses.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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