lessen
Example Sentences
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But in a courtroom this month, the Star reported, Ali revealed he had lied about the quick death to lessen the impact on her family.
From Los Angeles Times
McLaren have managed Norris and Piastri with sensitivity and effectiveness, but the challenges do not lessen just because that has been the case so far.
From BBC
Studies find that it provides a sense of purpose and community and can lessen loneliness.
The bureau's biggest concern was the deal would lessen competition in a country where wireless bills are already among the highest in the world.
From Reuters
New and forthcoming economic papers call into question whether the United States has actually lessened its reliance on China — and what a recent reshuffling of trade relationships means for the global economy and American consumers.
From New York Times
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