mitigate

Example Sentences

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“It’s a long time coming,” said Gordon Leon, chair of the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District, which is a resident-funded, volunteer-run assessment district that works to mitigate the landslide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The extent of AI’s impact on the economy is still up for debate, but some are already pondering policy solutions to mitigate the worst-case scenarios.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Asked what steps were taken to protect civilians, the IDF said it made "extensive efforts to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Wall Street is now awaiting the judge to rule on how the court will seek to mitigate the monopoly ruling.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He spent a lot of time imagining what other people were thinking and feeling that might mitigate their behavior.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson