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[dih-duhkt] / dɪˈdʌkt /


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Reports said the government would deduct a 12% royalty from the sale proceeds and the remaining money would be divided equally among the seven workers.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

In many U.S. states, a couple filing a joint tax return can deduct double the amount that single filers can.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

They pay $235 each in monthly Medicare premiums and deduct some of the $200 they spend on internet service and Margo’s phone as business expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

This means, for example, they can deduct the cost of investment in developing projects against tax and carry forward those credits against future profits.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Ned wouldn’t even have to worry about handling the six dollars—Holmes would deduct it from the new eighteen-dollar salary each week, automatically.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

That’s after SpaceX deducts underwriting discounts, commissions and other expected payments.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Instead, it deducts it little by little over the projected useful life of the stuff being bought.

From Barron's Apr. 3, 2026

Social Security then deducts Irmaa from monthly benefit payments for recipients.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

The company says it doesn’t charge interest on the cash it extends to people between paychecks but deducts what it calls “voluntary tips” upon repayment, the records show.

From Salon Nov. 10, 2025

The agent deducts his regular commission in his account, and gets this additional amount in cash, so that he gets a good deal more than what we can pay him under the rules.

From White Ashes by Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson) Kennedy

Households that receive welfare payments can buy essential goods on credit under a new program, with any unpaid debt deducted from future cash welfare payments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Most people, however, don’t pay premiums for Medicare Part A because Medicare taxes were deducted from their paychecks for at least 40 quarters of work.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Now that she is at the MTA, she says she notices less money being deducted from her paychecks for insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Points deducted for some stiff dramatic reenactments; I would prefer a picture of an empty desk than one of a miscast George Washington sitting at it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

“No. Let them. Give them two hours a day, deducted from their training time. A quarter-mile radius. With communication units and tracker anklets. What’s next?”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

And that’s even before deducting the extra costs related specifically to real estate like property taxes, condo fees, maintenance, insurance, sales commissions and so on.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

After deducting administrative fees, proceeds from the Disney plates would go toward services provided by hospitals and clinics that are not covered by insurance or a patient.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

On a good day, he takes home between 900 and 1,000 rupees, after deducting money spent on fuel and food.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2026

Other methods include deducting transportation fees, and excluding certain research and development costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 31, 2025

After deducting a high rate of interest, he gave Gerald the money, and then locked the note away with a look of great satisfaction.

From Harding of Allenwood by Harold Bindloss




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