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

Analyst Owen Birrell estimates the Australian airline’s efforts to mitigate A$700 million of additional second-half fuel costs should limit the earnings hit to between A$450 million and A$500 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Unfortunately, their plan to mitigate the impact involves travelers picking up part of the bill.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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

Management actions at and in the immediate vicinity of airports do little to mitigate the risk of off-airport strikes during departure and approach.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker