minimize

Example Sentences

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Sharp, a social worker, says she tries to minimize her use of AI because of the energy it requires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Due to mainstream media coverage, he argued, “an idea can become potent through its rapid depiction in culture—including in articles such as this one, which maxes maxxing even as it attempts to minimize it, somewhat.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

A complex array of financial levers exist to help everyone involved, from lenders and investors down to the lowliest subcontractor, to minimize their exposure should things fall apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While this is a great problem to have, it poses dilemmas for savers trying to minimize income taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Aerodynamic theory and intuition suggested that the rocket and spacecraft combination should be as streamlined as possible, to minimize aerodynamic drag.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly