minimization

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Recent Examples of minimization Advertising codes emphasize honesty, fairness, decency, responsibility, respect, transparency, legality, and minimization of harm. Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026 In fact, according to the EFF analyst, many lawmakers have recognized these approaches, such as data minimization, in existing age-verification proposals. Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026 Monitoring and documentation requirements of releases are merely recommended, and avoidance and minimization of adverse impacts to animals, plants and the public are left up to the industry. Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 This is because asking for or receiving help feels awkward, which means that kindness is met with humor, minimization or a quick change of subject. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Over time, these insights embed themselves into a continuous improvement culture, enabling incremental enhancements in process efficiency, waste minimization, and energy management. CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026 Yet many patients report waiting years between first symptoms and diagnosis, with studies showing longer delays and higher rates of symptom minimization among women of color. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026 Fourth, data-minimization practices evaluate whether apps collect only necessary information and clearly specify retention periods. Suleiman Saka, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Dec. 2025 In jurisdictions like the EU, mishandling personal information may violate provisions of the bloc’s strict data privacy law, GDPR, which includes principles like data minimization, informed consent, and the right to be forgotten. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
  • Bowie’s back-to-back conflicts with legislative aides have drawn quiet condemnation from some City Hall staff, who have questioned her handling of sensitive workplace situations while celebrating women, diversity and public service.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The reprimand from the committee, which stops short of a censure from the entire House, is a rare disciplinary action for a member.
    Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
  • The two other Republican candidates who were nearly disqualified earlier this week, Russ Wojtkiewicz and Gena Ross, were not included in the censure.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Over 200 students signed a petition demanding that Georgetown disinvite Schapiro because of his support of Israel and his denunciation of allegedly antisemitic protesters and professors on our campuses.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • His stance isn’t a formal denunciation, however.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Following Rourke’s denouncement of the GoFundMe effort, Hines told fans that if Rourke didn’t want the money, donors would be reimbursed.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In coordination with former President Franklin Roosevelt’s public denouncement of discrimination of Black Americans, Plato, president of the Plato Construction Company, was contracted to build 88 houses on the site of Camp Taylor, the former military installation in southwest Louisville.
    Steve Wiser, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The shift confused other lawmakers and policy experts worried about a de-emphasis on the project.
    Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The de-emphasis on high school recruiting has created a trickle-down effect.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These groups are specifically designed to help support people in relationships with those struggling with substance abuse.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
  • Constant changes and slow IRS guidance led to widespread confusion and, eventually, abuse that forced the IRS to put a moratorium on claims on September 14, 2023 until August 8, 2024.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026

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“Minimization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimization. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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