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mitigate

[mit-i-geyt] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt /


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Caine answered that the military was “always thinking about those considerations” and had processes in place to mitigate the risks.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

She added that spending money on food and long-term rent helps mitigate the seasonality of tourism, bringing consistent revenue to local businesses.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Levi Strauss, or Levi’s, as it is commonly known, has raised prices over the past year to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Gulf states have attempted to mitigate the impact of the strait’s closure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In another time, if I felt it unavoidable, I would have presented the fact solely to mitigate the ill sweep of my own activities.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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