The university tried to minimize news media attention focused on the event.

We're trying to minimize fatigue on guys' arms and win the game.

She sat down on the bed and tried to minimize it but couldn't.

Try to minimize the number of holes, but a few won't matter.

We try to minimize casualties, but there are always going to be some.

He is trying to minimize other risks in his business as well.

President Bush tried to minimize the news by talking about the more positive average growth for the first two quarters.

Of course, they're trying to minimize everything but they won't have much success.

"We are trying to minimize the impact on patient care."

Clearly, they didn't try to minimize the mistakes that had been made.