Sentence examples for lessened substantially from inspiring English sources

We calculate that the capacities of the outlets were too small, and conclude that the embankment failed, probably within a decade of construction, so that the benefits of the reservoir stored by the embankment and the access road on top of it were lessened substantially.

The Federal Trade Commission had argued the deal would have merged the No. 2 and No. 3 baby food makers and that competition would be "lessened substantially" in the $800-million-a-year U.S. market for baby food if it were to go forward.

When administering parenteral analgesics to patients with hip fractures, we follow the practice standard used throughout Argentina: that is, first to administer parenteral NSAIDs, and, if the pain does not lessen substantially, opioids are given.

The good prognosis for patients with disease confined to the ovary suggests that early detection could lessen mortality substantially.

That is something which lessens very substantially the positive impact that we as a Parliament can have.

Using special deal accounting, JPMorgan substantially lessened the financial risks of the acquisitions.

Social security benefits and, later, Medicaid also substantially lessened reliance on public homes, until they became obsolete.

In his efforts to always explore new techniques, he invented a diamond tool that substantially lessened the time preparing teeth for crowns and bridges.

The lack of competition in gas supply even warrants consideration of whether joint marketing by one of the largest suppliers, the Gippsland Basin joint venture between Esso Australia and BHP Billiton Petroleum, has substantially lessened competition.

The ACCC called for greater transparency of gas contracts and consideration of whether joint marketing by one of the largest suppliers, the Gippsland Basin joint venture, had substantially lessened competition.

"The proposed acquisition would have substantially lessened competition in the sale of labels and sticky notes, resulting in higher prices and reduced innovation for products that millions of American consumers use every day," the Justice Department said on Tuesday.