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I . lessen [ˈlesn] VB intr

lessen

II . lessen [ˈlesn] VB trans

lessen

lessen risk

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During the reconstruction of the old bridge, the two piers near the center were removed lessening the number of spans to eight. en.wikipedia.org

Another method of lessening the limitations of stacking is through the use of a hardware overlay and chroma keying. en.wikipedia.org

Several other methods are under development to lessen the effects of radiation proctitis. en.wikipedia.org

Often only like colors are washed together to avoid this problem, which is lessened by cold water and repeated washings. en.wikipedia.org

The more elaborate beings tend to spend more thought on other matters and hence lessen the time for simple pleasure. en.wikipedia.org

This has taken pressure off of local natural resources, as agriculture, livestock production and logging lessen. en.wikipedia.org

However, research and commercial feed improvements during the 1990s and 2000s have lessened many of these concerns. en.wikipedia.org

This lessened the impact of taxes for the poor, who repaid the sheriff after their harvests were brought in. en.wikipedia.org

Or should you sail upwind more, to lessen the distance (but at slower speed)? en.wikipedia.org

That is, the redefined routine may lessen the obligation of the client, but not increase it. en.wikipedia.org

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