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mitigate

[mit-i-geyt] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt /


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Caine answered that the military was “always thinking about those considerations” and had processes in place to mitigate the risks.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

She added that spending money on food and long-term rent helps mitigate the seasonality of tourism, bringing consistent revenue to local businesses.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Levi Strauss, or Levi’s, as it is commonly known, has raised prices over the past year to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Employers that provide defined-benefit plans use private-market assets to maximize risk-adjusted returns—to increase return or to mitigate risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But it did not mitigate the feelings of failure on the football field.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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