letting up (on)

verb

Definition of letting up (on)next
present participle of let up (on)
as in tapering (off)

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  1. reducing
  2. diminishing
  3. lessening
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  • The commissions have until the end of December to come up with recommendations on overhauling institutions such as the police and the judiciary, as well as on reducing corruption and improving public administration.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Research from the Princeton Neuroscience Institute found that physical clutter competes for your attention, reducing focus and increasing stress.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reducing
Verb
  • The area bounded by Vincennes, Terre Haute, Muncie and Kokomo saw a general eight to 12 inches with snowfall amounts diminishing to just a few inches northwest towards Lafayette.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, as detection systems improve using things like quantum sensors, AI, and multi-domain networks, the effectiveness of such stealth measures is diminishing.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • Regular physical activity can lower blood pressure and stress levels, lessening the risk of cardiovascular problems.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These legislative actions prove Maryland’s commitment to lessening PFAS exposure across various sectors.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lessening
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