41.   That would lessen the risks of accidental launch, and, in a crisis, give diplomats time to work.

42.   The chill lessens the risk of damage due to heat and humidity.

43.   The good thing about an alert is that we can take steps to avoid or lessen our risk.

44.   The exchange rate used to convert the ruble income into dollars would be fixed under a forward agreement, lessening currency risk.

45.   The lower pressure lessens the risk of decompression sickness for spacewalking astronauts Joe Tanner and Carlos Noriega.

46.   The South Florida Water Management District has been lowering water levels in canals to lessen the risk of flooding should heavy rains occur.

47.   Turning a good temp into a permanent hire lessens the risk of making a hiring mistake.

48.   While that may mean higher interest rates for consumers, it also lessens the risk that inflation will erode the wages and savings of Americans.

49.   Winegar credits advances in anesthesia with lessening the risk of surgery and reducing recovery time, enabling him to take the high-volume approach to certain procedures.

50.   Organizers planned to bring all ballots to the territorial capital, Dili, to be counted to ensure voter secrecy and lessen the risk of reprisals.