- present participle of minimize.
minimizing
Example Sentences
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“Our team is dedicated to minimizing any adverse effects on voters, and we will work diligently to safeguard their ability to make their voices heard and ensure their votes are properly recorded,” Logan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Retirement planning isn’t about minimizing taxes this year, it’s about minimizing taxes over your lifetime,” said Easton Price, a certified financial planner at Prosperity Wealth Planning.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
She apologized for minimizing Ukrainian suffering during the war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
A 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health scientific statement from the American Heart Association recommends minimizing added sugar in foods and beverages.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Gripping with all his strength, Drum faced into the storm, his streamlined body minimizing the wind.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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