1.   In late autumn, evaporation rates over the Gulf of Mexico subside as water temperatures lower with the season, lessening the amount of available moisture in the air.

2.   In turn, cooler waters decreased the rate of evaporation, lessening the amount of water vapor injected into the atmosphere.

3.   Some drugs are used to prevent or lessen the amount of migraines, while others are used for immediate pain relief.

4.   Smoke particles entering the chamber block or dim this beam, lessening the amount of light reaching the detector.

5.   Staff from the university would also help provide training to guards in an effort to lessen the amount of physical force that has been used, Lee said.

6.   The lawyer said he already has filed a notice of appeal challenging a previous decision by Davies that could lessen the amount of money King receives.

7.   The vegetation change would, in turn, have reduced the moisture transferred to the atmosphere, thus lessening the amount of rainfall.

8.   The underground garage makes Vatican City a more functional and welcoming place, without lessening the amount of green space in the city, the pope said Wednesday.

9.   The underground garage makes Vatican City a more functional and welcoming place, without lessening the amount of green space in the city, he said.

10.   The early date also lessened the amount of money hard-pressed parties such as the Democrats needed to finance campaigning, the analyst said.