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mitigate

[mit-i-geyt] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt /


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In a statement, the IDF said it "does not target journalists and acts to mitigate harm to them while maintaining the safety and security of its troops".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The European Commission proposed plans to mitigate the energy crisis, including shoring up grids and coordinating fuel storage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

On Wednesday, the European Commission floated plans to mitigate the energy crisis, including shoring up grids to encourage member states to coordinate on fuel storage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The pattern emerging from the 2025 unicorn class suggests a clear investment framework — following this path will mitigate risk and provide greater potential for return on investment:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The best I could hope to do was mitigate the disaster.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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