mitigating

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The pause would give government agencies "time to work with leaseholders and state partners to assess the possibility of mitigating the national security risks posed by these projects," the Interior Department said in a statement.

From Barron's

Still, economists say that unless China’s overall growth slumps, policymakers are likely to continue drip-feeding support to the sector, mitigating risks instead of bolstering growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the reaction to the lower guidance could be negative, an appealing valuation offers a mitigating factor, according to Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The judge pointed to mitigating factors in deciding the length of his jail term, like his contribution to the community and character references that were the "most impressive I've ever seen".

From BBC

Rushed rollouts meant "accepting a high level of fraud risk, without plans for managing or mitigating this risk," it will say.

From BBC