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Recent Examples of minimize The Oakland Zoo said Violeta is also drinking formula to minimize the chances of bone fractures. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 17 May 2025 Wi-Fi specifications have been optimized to minimize interference with robotic control systems without disrupting broader campus connectivity. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 Gradually add a variety of high-fiber foods to your diet to minimize side effects like gas and bloating. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025 Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for minimize
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Verb
  • The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
  • Consider this: if users can readily obtain answers from their iPhone's lock screen or through Siri without needing to open a browser, Google's role in the information access process diminishes significantly.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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