- present participle of minimize.
minimizing
Example Sentences
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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
Our priority is minimizing disruption to students’ academic progress and while supporting their athletic goals.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
She apologized for minimizing Ukrainian suffering during the war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Society of Professional Journalists’ ethics code emphasizes minimizing harm while also acting in the public interest and holding power accountable.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
As long as Woolf intended to win, there would have been nothing wrong with minimizing his winning margin.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
