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Recent Examples of mitigation
The state's declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery and mitigation efforts.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In response to those concerns, Fore said agricultural impact mitigation agreements take into consideration existing drain tiles, various soil factors and potential crop loss.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The executive-level role will serve as a single point of accountability for public health monitoring, infrastructure mitigation, emergency response, environmental protection and intergovernmental advocacy.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
On the map In sourcing, risk mitigation and diversification remain popular game plans.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In response to those concerns, Fore said agricultural impact mitigation agreements take into consideration existing drain tiles, various soil factors and potential crop loss.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The executive-level role will serve as a single point of accountability for public health monitoring, infrastructure mitigation, emergency response, environmental protection and intergovernmental advocacy.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
On the map In sourcing, risk mitigation and diversification remain popular game plans.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigation
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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This was a decrease from a 2023 assessment.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Modern French wellness is about moderation, not deprivation.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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The United States Food and Drug Administration has noted a link between kava consumption and rare instances of liver damage, so moderation is recommended.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 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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Not appeasement or escalation, but pragmatic alignment where trust is still possible.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These examples are powerful reminders that in the face of divide-and-conquer, appeasement does not work.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 Jan. 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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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Mitigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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