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minimize

[min-uh-mahyz] / ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /


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The freight giant’s new route—which flies closer to China to minimize time in both Afghan and Pakistani airspace—adds an extra five hours.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

This makes them especially useful for experiments because scientists can minimize genetic variation and more confidently attribute behavioral differences to psilocybin rather than inherited traits.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

How should they manage their money to minimize income taxes?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The difficulty is finding a way to minimize their capacity to control territory without trampling republican values.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

He struggled again, and I calmly wrapped him in a hug, trying to minimize the scene as much as possible.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

Saylor’s answer was that his involvement minimizes risks and swings.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

Across all its sites, the company is committed to buying and using electricity in a way that benefits other utility customers and minimizes water use, emissions and noise, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

As for your dinner: Anyone who minimizes your agency — whether it’s a friend or an acquaintance who is selling you something — is to be avoided.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

Los Azules has promised to use an extraction method that minimizes water use.

From Barron's ● May 23, 2026

Among the many advantages of selective spraying is the fact that it minimizes the amount of chemical applied to the landscape.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

In the past year, six members of Congress have died in office, and while a couple were surprises, most of them had health issues they minimized or ignored until it was too late.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026

"Strikingly, when this receptor was removed from the mice, the development of arterial plaques dropped significantly in some areas and disruptions to the gut microbiome were minimized."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026

“The fastball was good, slider was good, used the curveball, minimized hits.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

Over a quarter of UBS family offices surveyed for an annual report said they have minimized or plan to cut their holdings in dollar assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

The Yahoo mail page was minimized, next to a page about college basketball.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Scientists can therefore observe living cells for longer periods while minimizing the risk of disturbing or damaging them.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

One alternative is always to buy slowly and in stages, minimizing the painful risk of buying right at the peak.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

The act, adopted in 1970, has been credited for protecting California’s natural resources and minimizing pollution.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

“It’s no longer about sightseeing or checking destinations off a list. It is about preserving meaningful experiences with family and friends while minimizing stress.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

“Uh, no,” he said, minimizing the window on the computer monitor.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai


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