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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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Raman has pledged her support for expanding the state’s $750-million tax incentive program, streamlining permitting and lowering fees and eliminating those for small productions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Custodians, most notably Fidelity Investments, made the strategy accessible by lowering the investment minimums.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Researchers believe that lowering chronic inflammation in the mouth may help the body manage blood sugar more effectively.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Yet in response to these problems, policymakers often narrowly focus on lowering the prices that insurers pay — without any guarantee that patients would actually see savings or better coverage.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“Michael,” his mother said, lowering her brush to her lap.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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