try to lessen
Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words
to make an effort to reduce something
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Examples (10)
- They are trying to lessen the impact of the new policy.
- She tried to lessen her anxiety before the presentation.
- We must try to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels.
- The government is trying to lessen the burden on taxpayers.
- He tried to lessen the pain with some medication.
- Organizations should try to lessen their environmental footprint.
- It's important to try to lessen the stress in your daily life.
- They will try to lessen the risk of future errors.
- Can we try to lessen the noise a bit?
- The doctor advised him to try to lessen his sugar intake.