mitigate
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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
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
Also, most corporations have other strategies in place to mitigate cyberattacks even if an individual computer is hacked.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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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