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Recent Examples of mitigation
Money went toward sidewalks, congestion mitigation, intersection improvements and Vision Zero, an initiative intending to eliminate traffic fatalities.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
But many voiced concerns about the federal government shuttering grant programs — which fund salaries, upgrades to equipment and disaster-mitigation efforts — or drastically reducing reimbursement for local agencies responding to large-scale disasters without alternative funding in place.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Today, Owens Lake consists of a brine pool surrounded by an immense dust-mitigation area.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) requires communities to update their MHMP every 5 years to remain eligible for future mitigation funding through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
But many voiced concerns about the federal government shuttering grant programs — which fund salaries, upgrades to equipment and disaster-mitigation efforts — or drastically reducing reimbursement for local agencies responding to large-scale disasters without alternative funding in place.
—Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Today, Owens Lake consists of a brine pool surrounded by an immense dust-mitigation area.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) requires communities to update their MHMP every 5 years to remain eligible for future mitigation funding through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigation
Noun
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Unemployment insurance claims stood at 202,000 in the week ending March 28, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week, according to Labor Department data.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the decaying physical structure, Richards highlighted a decrease in correction officer staffing levels such that people inside do not feel safe.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But throughout my readings, moderation was a theme.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In peacetime, debates on free speech and content moderation are often contentious.—
Steven Stalinsky,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lillian Wald, the founder of public health nursing, was also a champion of women’s suffrage, poverty alleviation, and racial equality.—
Patrick Smith,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Democratic policy of appeasement is an utter failure.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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On March 15, 1939, Adolf Hitler moved Nazi troops into Czechoslovakia, annexing the country and ending the practice of appeasement.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Will the loss or diminishment of newspapers leave a hole in society?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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The world can become a more just, stable and secure place despite the diminishment of American leadership.—
Peter Harris,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, residents’ final tax bills were significantly delayed by the implementation of LeVota’s new tax relief programs, causing the county to extend its property tax payment deadline by a month.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mitigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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