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Example sentences for: lessen

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How long does it take for the hurt to lessen?
By allowing such tests, the organizations could readily identify previously unknown vulnerabilities and either eliminate them or make adjustments in computer and network use to lessen the risks.
In addition, they say, reduced government borrowing will also lessen competition with private companies for funds, thereby lowering interest rates.
That would also lessen any guilt you might have.
The WP reports that House Republicans have extracted something in return for infusion of fresh U.S. billions into IMF coffers: 1) a promise by major IMF contributors to push the agency to require above-market rates and reasonably short repayment periods for its loans (to lessen high-risk borrowing in aided countries); 2) a requirement that the IMF release written summaries of its board meetings and other major documents within three months.