reduction
Example Sentences
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But despite the U.S.’s success in bringing about a substantial reduction in Iranian missile and drone strikes, Cembalest said headlines about the conflict reminded him of the plot of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The program is one of several reasons why Los Angeles County officials reported a double-digit reduction in the homeless mortality rate in 2024, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
This level of reduction is considered large enough to lower the risk of cardiovascular events.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
But according to Goldman Sachs, the combined effect of the ruling and the new levies is actually a reduction in the increase of the effective tariff rate since the beginning of 2025.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
She was also smiling — rather nervously, it was true — but the reduction in the size of her front teeth was more noticeable than ever; Harry couldn’t understand how he hadn’t spotted it before.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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