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Recent Examples of minimize Rodsky said setting boundaries around caregiving with a partner is part of building a partnership at home that minimizes the chance of burnout. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2025 This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 The main difference between ceramic and terra cotta is that ceramic barrels are kiln fired, offering a smooth, non-porous surface that minimizes interaction with the atmosphere as well as with the clay itself. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025 Officials are trying to minimize delays by rolling out implementation gradually, according to an EU official. Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minimize
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Verb
  • The Biden administration dismissed the lawsuit, and prosecutors dropped a grand jury investigation the following year.
    NPR, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The revelation immediately erupted into a political crisis, with the head of prisons dismissed and Guatemalans threatening to protest.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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