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decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /




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Decrease the heat to low and stir to melt the cheese.

From Washington Times • May 24, 2023

Decrease the cook times throughout by 1 to 2 minutes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

Decrease the heat to medium, add the lentils and stir to combine.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2022

Consider this survey question: “If the Dow dropped 3 percent tomorrow, I would guess that the day after tomorrow the Dow would: 1. Increase, 2. Decrease, 3. Stay the same, or 4. No opinion.”

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021

Decrease 4 times, 1 stitch in every 4th row.

From The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book by Watts, Miss




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