Sentence examples for lessened the likelihood from inspiring English sources

The Lightning's tight defense lessened the likelihood of a tip or a surprise pass from behind the goal line.

"By pulling merchandise from the store, you've now dramatically lessened the likelihood that you'll take a markdown".

But experts involved in the negotiations said that attacks on Sept. 11, by greatly boosting the popularity of Mr. Bush, lessened the likelihood that there would be a shift in the American position any time soon.

I wish we could all go back to those nights in the Kuwaiti desert, when a more sober assessment could have changed the way we fought, and maybe lessened the likelihood that we'd still be fighting five years later.

Legal analysts said that the mitigating circumstances presented by the court — that Ms. Gu feared for the safety of her son — lessened the likelihood that she would face the death penalty but did not rule it out.

In early January 2011, Zardari signed the 19th Amendment, which lessened the likelihood of future clashes between the President and the judiciary by strengthening the power of the Chief Justice in deciding judicial appointments.

Refinancing would lessen the likelihood of more failures.

— lessening the likelihood that the ruling would affect the companies.

The belief is complete rest now will lessen the likelihood of him needing surgery later".

(The decision also lessens the likelihood that people will eat tainted deer meat).

C stands for child brides, because keeping girls in schools lessens the likelihood of them being forced to marry young (pdf).