lessening

[US]/'lesəniŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. reduction, decrease, becoming smaller.

Example Sentences

lessening of close stand

Albion's lessening shore could grieve or glad mine eye.

Objective To explore the clinical effect of lessening intravenous transfusion pain by direct puncture vein near half a opisthenar.

We bring forward three revisory lessening schemes, directional offering revisory scheme, repurchasing revisory scheme and share discounted revisory scheme.

The lessening of restrictions led to an increase in economic activity.

Regular exercise can contribute to the lessening of stress levels.

The doctor prescribed medication to aid in the lessening of pain.

Proper diet and exercise are essential for the lessening of health risks.

The company implemented cost-cutting measures for the lessening of expenses.

The lessening of communication between the two parties caused misunderstandings.

Increasing public transportation options can lead to the lessening of traffic congestion.

Effective time management is crucial for the lessening of work-related stress.

The lessening of interest in the subject resulted in decreased enrollment in the course.

Implementing renewable energy sources is vital for the lessening of environmental impact.

Real-world Examples

Those include an exchange rate set by foreign exchange markets and lessening the military's hold on the economy.

Source: VOA Special March 2023 Collection

You can think of " deplete" as " using up or lessening over time" .

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

You don't find your fancy kind o' lessening for this chap, do you?

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

More than half the money is grants not loans, lessening the effect on national debt.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

More consciousness means a lessening of the illusion of materiality.

Source: The Power of Now

However, that opposition appears to be lessening as the Olympics near.

Source: VOA Special February 2018 Collection

He kissed her cheek, and departed in great misery, which was several hours in lessening itself to a controllable level.

Source: Returning Home

Wetlands are generally most effective at lessening the harm from small to moderate surges of ocean water, said Ed Link.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

That is not an unnatural surmise, said Fitzwilliam, but it is lessening the honour of my cousin's triumph very sadly.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

Here, we're lessening it a little bit.

Source: Learn speaking with Vanessa.

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