deduction
Example Sentences
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The legitimate way to get a larger deduction is to work more overtime hours.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“There is simply no depreciation deduction available to apply at the moment of a Roth conversion, regardless of what investments are inside either the Traditional IRA or the Roth IRA,” says Dorf.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Southampton fan Cameron said he expected expulsion from the play-offs was a strong possibility, but felt the four point deduction for next season in addition was too much.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The funds allow people to contribute a chunk of money and take a tax deduction, then donate to charities over time through grant recommendations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The philosophers’ main weapon was logic, but logical deduction seemed useless against Zeno’s argument.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing deduction
Argumentative Writing
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Argumentative Writing, List 2
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