has lessened
- present perfect of lessen (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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In recent months Kalshi’s reliance on sports has lessened.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
Naturally, any lay observer who’s read the extensive reporting into how OpenAI has lessened ChatGPT’s safety guardrails—even as hundreds of thousands of users continue to report real-life harms—may be skeptical of this promise.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025
That has led to long-standing complaints from theater owners, who argue that streaming has lessened their business and trained audiences to wait until films are available at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2025
It has led to a frenzied debate on social media about whether the loss of the location has lessened the film.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024
Writing it down in fancy books that get all dusty with age has lessened it, removed its power bit by bit.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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