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Recent Examples of minify
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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minify
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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But their choice is becoming a familiar one these days, as federal downsizing places pressure on arts organizations across the Chicago area to make do without funding.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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This enables leaders to make informed decisions about downsizing, reconfiguring or investing in new locations, as well as ensure real estate decisions align with business goals and the company culture.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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That would help lessen Europe’s reliance on Russia for natural gas.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
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Parking reform advocates say this could lessen financial barriers for new developments, as even a basic asphalt parking lot can cost from $3,000 to $5,000 per space.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 July 2025
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Tour de France organizers have shortened Stage 19 of the competition to avoid a herd of cows which have suffered an outbreak of disease.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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This formula/habit/trend does not typically occur across the pond, so shortening 'Edgware Road' to 'Edgware,' does pose an issue.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Through two summer league games, with one of them abbreviated due to injury, Furphy is averaging 9.5 points per game on 50% shooting.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Bennett is a popular gender-neutral first name and can be abbreviated to Benny or Ben.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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