as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory
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The Canadian Cabinet released its Canada Border Plan, resting on five pillars: detecting and disrupting the fentanyl trade, introducing significant new tools for law enforcement, enhancing operational coordination, increasing information sharing, and minimizing unnecessary border volumes.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
In this way, modular fashion promotes mindful consumption, minimizes production demands and curbs environmental impact.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
By emphasizing the organization’s commitment to mutual respect and shared goals, HR leaders can minimize disruptions while maximizing team effectiveness.
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—Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Through the park search, the NYPD has taken steps to minimize disruption to visitors, leading to an odd juxtaposition of joggers, tourists and an active crime scene.
—Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
In this way, modular fashion promotes mindful consumption, minimizes production demands and curbs environmental impact.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
By emphasizing the organization’s commitment to mutual respect and shared goals, HR leaders can minimize disruptions while maximizing team effectiveness.
4.
—Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Through the park search, the NYPD has taken steps to minimize disruption to visitors, leading to an odd juxtaposition of joggers, tourists and an active crime scene.
—Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Minimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimize. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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