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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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Times poll, lowering the state’s cost of living was the top issue that likely voters want the state’s next governor to address.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Lamb Weston has responded by lowering prices in a bid to attract and retain customers alongside a sweeping restructuring plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"These results demonstrate the benefit of intensive lowering cholesterol earlier and should change how we think about the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease in patients without known significant atherosclerosis."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said monetary policy credibility is key for both lowering inflation and creating conditions that allow the economy to flourish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“The cauldron needed all of us to raise it,” Ellidyr continued, lowering his voice.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander