Sentence examples for attempt to lessen from inspiring English sources
Richard J. Codey, who told New Jersey Transit to cut more expenses in an attempt to lessen the proposed fare increase.
By Michael Specter October 18 , 2012 Earlier this yearI published a story in this magazine about geoengineering which is the attempt to lessen the impact of global warming by deliberately altering the climate of the earth.
The Lamaze method, one of the more popular methods of childbirth preparation, was introduced by Fernand Lamaze in the 1950s as an attempt to lessen pain-increasing tension and anxiety of childbirth.
Excuse a clunking metaphor, but Italy have spent the week circling the wagons and sending for what cavalry they have in an attempt to lessen the damage England might do at Twickenham on Saturday.
In an attempt to lessen the pain and in the light of official figures showing the worst deficit for any October since 2009, speculation has been growing that Mr Osborne would reduce the £10bn surplus target he set in his summer budget.
4 43 p.m. | Updated LOS ANGELES – The decision by Oscar planners to move up their nominations this year – seen as an attempt to lessen the impact of the rival Globes – seemed to backfire in a big way: Ratings for Sunday's Globes hit a six-year high, according to early Nielsen data.
Labour was also right on antisocial behaviour, he says, repeating his support for Tory attempts to lessen rates of imprisonment.
Bismarck therefore attempted to lessen the possibility of a conflict between Austria-Hungary and Russia by making them partners in the Three Emperors' League.
"Margin of victory is still in there, but we've attempted to lessen the impact, which has come mostly from the media, criticism that people ran up the scores to impress the rankings," Roy Kramer, the commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, said.
Because hockey is our family sport, I am most familiar with its attempts to lessen the intensity that has led to young players at all levels playing five days a week, year-round in some places.
