A shift toward determinate sentencing, Mr. Weisberg pointed out, has sharply reduced the ability of judges to impose lighter punishment, while strengthening the resolve of prosecutors who, in a case like Mr. Polanski's, cut tougher deals because they are backed by heavier and more definite sentences for each count, and a lessened opportunity to get probation.
This may have lessened opportunities to clarify the Make-A-Dice instructions, which given the task complexity, could be problematic.
Nonetheless, if the birds reared with more balanced lighting are better able to walk and spend less time sitting on the litter during the periods of full lights, this might lessen opportunity for horizontal transmission of Salmonella between the birds' exterior and the litter.
At this point, the Education Minister told Parliament of "dissatisfaction" and "disappointment" among non-Malays concerning "lessening opportunities" for higher education.
"I think it's beginning to change its character," he said, "and with each change I think you lessen the opportunity for us to keep Democrats together and in support of a bill that they no longer can identify as McCain-Feingold".
This delay creates a "crisis of expectation" among young scientists that has two "severe and troubling implications," according to the report: It lessens the opportunity for originality during the years widely considered among the most potentially creative in a scientist's life, and it discourages many of America's brightest students from even pursuing careers in science.
If I just directed more and more, it would lessen the opportunity to work with all these big directors that I've had the opportunity to work with".
For one, it was reported that early detection and treatment of the HIV virus can greatly lessen the opportunity for transmission, especially if one's viral load can be reduced to undetectable levels.
So today, more than ever, our own work, our own collaboration and our own community engagement can aide a vibrant 21st century STEM workforce through mentoring opportunities and informal learning experiences, ultimately lessening the opportunity gap growing between children of affluent families and their lower-income counterparts.
To always have a high mating propensity may be costly if it lessens the opportunity for male mate choice.
Whether PTSD leads to social avoidance behaviors, or a large social support network with trusted friends and relatives who lessen the opportunity for detachment and estrangement reduces the likelihood of developing PTSD cannot be definitively determined from this study.
