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simplify

[sim-pluh-fahy] / ˈsɪm pləˌfaɪ /


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We can expect from him to simplify Germany's approach to ball possession.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

He renamed the company Martin Defense Group after himself, joking that it would simplify his future takeover of Lockheed Martin.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

"We need to minimize risks and simplify a potential application in humans," he says.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel need to get on the same page fast and find ways to simplify the Chargers’ offense ahead of a daunting series of games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

But there’s something else that is very interesting about Gottman’s system, and that is the way in which he manages to simplify the task of prediction.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Target-date funds have been touted as an option that simplifies the process, especially when the alternative, like choosing specific assets and what percentage of a portfolio that should be invested in them, feels daunting.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

“We believe there’s a clear model for the next-generation utility, where AI simplifies complexity and delivers measurable impact—and it’s something utilities can put to work today.”

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

The new method removes the need for overnight culturing and simplifies the testing process.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026

NordVPN offers a SmartPlay feature, which simplifies streaming on smart TVs, gaming consoles and devices like the Fire TV Stick.

From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026

She simplifies the situation to the point that whoever’s sitting across from her is left feeling foolish.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

Those simplified approaches have produced valuable insights, but they can leave out important behavior found in real-world systems, where individual components and their interactions can be far more complicated.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

The map below is a simplified version of the one created by the Office of Violence Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Here’s a simplified example: John’s top tax rate is 22% and could be 22% when he withdraws from retirement accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

As insects evolved away from their crustacean ancestors, swimming appendages were progressively simplified and lost.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

Compared to the animals of the cave paintings, those at Çatal Hüyük are simplified and immobile.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

For some, though, the choice is less about a dislike of bold nails and more about simplifying their routine.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

At a minimum, Head Start cries out for simplifying the rule book and coordination with state-run programs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

“We are removing layers, simplifying team structures, refining our global location strategy, and focusing our people and investments against the biggest opportunities ahead of us,” Khosrowshahi said in his letter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"By simplifying the design, we reached a size at which these robots can operate directly in the microbial world - almost like microscopic cleaning devices."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026

Here are a couple of tips on simplifying a sentence: • Extra information inserted between subject and verb doesn’t alter the verb.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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