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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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Princeton University is lowering expectations for its endowment’s returns because its private-capital investments have disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal

"How pitiful," he said, lowering a thermometer into the water.

From Barron's

She points out that the company just reported its third year of double-digit percent growth in earnings, and that it has been lowering customer bills.

From Barron's

Boss said the bank was lowering its assumption for Norwegian’s first-quarter net yield growth for the third time, citing its own research.

From Barron's

Many people use them in hopes of lowering inflammation and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

From Science Daily