mitigate

Example Sentences

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He said it would take a couple of hours to mitigate the chemical leak, after which investigators will focus on determining the cause of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This might have been to mitigate risk for AP: Serious collectors might have been unimpressed to see a plastic version of their $20,000 wristwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks in early May to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

While he has been able to mitigate the impact through higher local bookings, foreigners are preferred guests in hotels like his because they stay longer and keep the rooms occupied.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Management actions at and in the immediate vicinity of airports do little to mitigate the risk of off-airport strikes during departure and approach.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker