It wants to lessen its dollar exposure, but it also wants to hold down the yuan.
None of this would stop the epidemic, but it might lessen its impact.
Developing reasonable interpretations of a distressing situation (i.e., reappraisal), rather than directly attempting to change it, can lessen its emotional impact (Aldao et al., 2010).
But just because you can't count it doesn't lessen its value.
While much of what is in Steele's books draws on his past writings it does not lessen its value.
Keep the hair but lessen its impact by bleaching it.
Because the casino values high rollers more than the average customer, it is willing to lessen its edge for them.
It was biodegradable, which helped to lessen its impact on wildlife.
As such, a decline in circulating TNF-α concentration could lessen its impact on insulin sensitivity at a time when it is most required after feeding (4).
The government may want to lessen its reliance on China.
Poland is pressing ahead with fracking, eager to lessen its dependence on Russia as a supplier.
