mitigate

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We will employ activism as a risk-management tool to mitigate the downside that such unfriendliness can create.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Hassett said the U.S. had taken steps to mitigate the price spike, including releasing oil from its strategic petroleum reserve, and he noted that China may do the same.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

As for economic pressures like rising fuel prices, he said the impact so far has been minimal and if that changes, the company will look for ways to boost profit margins to mitigate those costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This business model enables the Indian company to mitigate sector-specific risks and capitalize on India’s infrastructure-led growth cycle, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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