minimize
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Both chambers’ versions of the bill would also give the Treasury Secretary carte-blanche power to rewrite the legislation “to minimize market disruptions” and “mitigate, to the extent possible, negative impacts” on consumers, and communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the security guard who was inside the mosque was “able to minimize the situation to the front area of the mosque” and saved lives.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
She added BP had been "working with customers and governments to get fuel where it's needed, helping minimize disruption and the impact it can have on people's lives".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
I want to determine what to withdraw from which accounts to minimize taxation, while perhaps converting some of the traditional IRA to Roth for future benefit, though that would increase taxable income.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
When you’re struck with one of these catastrophes, the only thing an average man can do is grit his teeth and try to minimize the damage.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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