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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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Plus, the prices of bonds can rise when stocks are struggling in a bad economy, because the Federal Reserve is likely also lowering interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their strategies vary by company and industry, but include tailoring products to Chinese tastes, developing them at a faster pace, marketing them differently and lowering prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The EPA asked the court to vacate the rule because the agency had “exceeded its authority” by lowering the standard without first completing a “thorough review” of air quality standards, as required by the law.

From The Wall Street Journal

If November’s CPI print signals a benign backdrop, that could shape market expectations of when the central bank will decide to start lowering interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some clinical evidence suggests that lowering fever might not always help patients and may even support the spread of influenza A viruses in humans.

From Science Daily