minimizing

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Thursday’s flurry of budget votes offered a sharp contrast to last year’s deliberations, when council members scrambled to eliminate a $1-billion shortfall while minimizing cuts to the city workforce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In practice, this means “exercises that build your butt while minimizing growth in the quads, hamstrings and thighs.”

From Salon • May 8, 2026

This targeted approach allows the immune system to remove threats efficiently while minimizing collateral damage to nearby tissue.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

By freeing up capital previously dedicated to land ownership, the company has improved operational flexibility, reduced costs and cycle times and boosted returns on inventory and equity, while also minimizing risk, the company says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I could reduce my caloric use by minimizing manual labor.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir