- present participle of minimize.
minimizing
Example Sentences
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The act, adopted in 1970, has been credited for protecting California’s natural resources and minimizing pollution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
“It’s no longer about sightseeing or checking destinations off a list. It is about preserving meaningful experiences with family and friends while minimizing stress.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
One possibility the team is especially interested in is using the technology aboard satellites, where minimizing size, weight and power consumption is particularly important.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Advisers say it’s important to look beyond minimizing taxes in a single year and instead focus on reducing your lifetime tax bill.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Uh, no,” he said, minimizing the window on the computer monitor.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
