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mitigate

[mit-i-geyt] / ˈmɪt ɪˌgeɪt /


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Sites must also consider how their algorithms – the computer code which recommends new content to users – could be harmful to young people and mitigate any risks.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Kyiv is trying to mitigate the shortage of missile interceptors that has left its cities exposed to Russia’s ballistic missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The workers who have less financial room to mitigate the financial and career consequences of caregiving, such as those who are paid hourly, are also the least likely to have access to benefits and protections.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Earlier this year, an executive said the theme park’s high volume of California attendees helped mitigate a dip in international tourism.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

But it did not mitigate the feelings of failure on the football field.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

"The external intervention we need is from government in the shape of grassroots music festival tax relief. Festivals eat and drink risk, but tax relief mitigates some of that risk."

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Moore said the facility has remained at 45 degrees, which mitigates the risk of it becoming a biohazard due to food spoilage.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

While China relies on oil imports, "it mitigates this exposure through diversified suppliers, ties with Iran, substantial strategic reserves and continued reliance on coal", she said.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

Santander’s geographic diversification mitigates risk by reducing volatility, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

We have a very nice view from our place, and in summer a nice breeze springs up which mitigates the intense heat of the day, while in winter it is rather cold.

From Harper's Round Table, October 15, 1895 by Various

The attention economy is often portrayed helpfully by media outlets as an individual problem to be mitigated by reducing our own dependence on screens and devices.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

“They can only be mitigated by all of us working together.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2026

Given the power of some AI models, there’s a question of whether governments regulate how this technology is rolled out, if it hurts job creation, and how that is mitigated.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Taneja noted that the company’s existing zero-trust architecture, network segmentation and secondary controls would have mitigated the flaws that were found.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Time mitigated his mad proposal, but it aggravated his feelings of frustration.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The TD Cowen analysts also noted that the two reports this week said the items that won’t be served were toppings, rather than Taco Bell’s core menu items, thus mitigating the risk to sales.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The purpose of these laws, Jackson wrote, was to “vindicate property rights” by mitigating “concerns associated with violations of those rights by armed individuals on private land.”

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Speaking in court, a district judge said his ruling took into account several mitigating factors, including how her risk of re-offending was "not significant".

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

She added that the city should hold the company accountable for a safe cleanup and for mitigating any environmental hazards.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

No teacher would ever entertain the thought of mitigating, in any way, the punishment of a truant.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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