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lower

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /






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“In rural counties with lower populations, losing even one provider can exponentially impact the access to services to families,” Turnipseed said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The limited inflow of new workers means the economy’s speed limit is lower, she said, and the risk of a miscalculation—holding interest rates either too low or too high—is greater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This level of reduction is considered large enough to lower the risk of cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"But life expectancy nationally is lower now than it was before the pandemic," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The lower three quarters of the windows had been papered over, so the restaurant was dim and cool.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu