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  • Mitigating this, perhaps, is that the American public, by a wide margin, still recognizes that the U.S. is still more powerful militarily than China.

    Friend or Foe? How Americans See China Andrew Kohut 2011

  • Mitigating circumstances, in ascending order: (1) The excellent seven-piece pit band; (2) Allen Moyer's glitzy gymnasium set; (3) Liz Mikel, who has a voice like a funky klaxon horn; (4) Lindsay Nicole Chambers, a natural comedienne with a wonderful smile of which we surely haven't seen the last.

    'Clear Day,' Muddled Effort Terry Teachout 2011

  • Mitigating this risk and locating reliable local partners requires companies to rigorously screen the backgrounds and reputations of all third-party agents -- including vendors, resellers, consultants and customs agents -- operating on their behalf.

    Even The Virtuous Can Thrive In Corrupt Countries Steven Fox 2010

  • Mitigating global warming suggests measures to adapt to higher temperatures, rather than preventing them.

    Matthew Yglesias » Baby, It’s Cold Outside 2010

  • Mitigating the Damage MS. BLUMENSTEIN: Have you done any work on what the impact is?

    Life Imitates Art 2011

  • Mitigating moisture and moldRecord rains across the U.S. have led to increased outbreaks of mold, but these five key home repairs (and the gutter guards we recently rated) will keep water flowing away from your home.

    Face Your Fears Day: Five threats that lurk in your home 2010

  • Mitigating against future disasters depends on monitoring hazardous regions earthquake faults, volcanoes, landslides and so on and preparing to survive and recover once catastrophe strikes.

    Budget Cuts and the Next Earthquake Mark Simons 2011

  • Mitigating circumstances can make a big difference.

    Matthew Yglesias » Executions in 2009 2010

  • Mitigating evidence might include psychological or physical challenges the defendant has, situational pressures (we view a thief who steals food to eat differently than one who steals just for profit for example), restitution paid or promised and perhaps the lesser role this particular defendant played in the offense.

    Andrea Lyon: Sense and Sentencing Andrea Lyon 2010

  • Mitigating global warming suggests measures to adapt to higher temperatures, rather than preventing them.

    Matthew Yglesias » Baby, It’s Cold Outside 2010

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