Example Sentences

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Columnist Bret Stephens’ allegation that global organizations are minimizing gender-based atrocities against Israeli women is deeply disturbing.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023

“What is most concerning to me is that you are minimizing the death,” Abrams said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2022

As other health-care providers are doing, they are minimizing time spent in the waiting room, screening patients and checking their temperatures, and requiring face masks.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2020

I know the first comment is meant to be complimentary, but it feels insulting to me as if they are minimizing what I've been through.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2016

At 1 WTC, engineers are minimizing elevator car jostling using what is known as an “active roller guide” system.

From Scientific American • May 21, 2015