lessened
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The issue, Travers said, has been lessened and “certain areas things are getting a little bit cleaned up. And I’m assuming that she’s, you know, part of that whole thing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
In both cases, arginine treatment reduced the accumulation of Aβ and lessened its harmful effects.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
In recent months Kalshi’s reliance on sports has lessened.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
But Melius Research analyst Conor Cunningham says other issues have lessened demand this year.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025
Even the hot pain in my side had become lukewarm, the throbbing in my head had lessened.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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