21.   Power will be temporarily reduced for some satellite systems to lessen the chance of electrical problems caused by meteoric dust, he said.

22.   Put padding on a raised brick fireplace hearth to lessen the chance of head injuries from a fall.

23.   Signs that the financial system is still ailing may lessen the chance that Japanese monetary officials will raise interest rates soon, analysts said.

24.   Since living donors must be healthy, and they undergo rigorous testing for tissue compatibility, this also lessens the chances of rejection by the recipient.

25.   Soaking mimics the swelling after a rain and lessens the chance of nail pop.

26.   Such rules are reasonable in that they lessen the chance of nasty turf battles and blindsided staffing disruptions.

27.   Taken together, the officials said, the steps have lessened the chances of another major attack on the United States.

28.   Still, the two leaders signed arms an accord to sharing missile warning data, a measure to lessen the chance of an accidental nuclear war.

29.   That lessened the chance that he would become frightened upon awakening and reinjure the leg.

30.   That will lessen its chances of passing.