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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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OpenAI is considering drastically lowering the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its rival Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Moving the schedule meant the matches would be directly competing with the football, basketball and hockey seasons in the U.S., potentially lowering ratings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority is due to make a decision on lowering the flight approach into the airport by this autumn.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Fidelity is lowering the minimum to try to give access to retail investors and to push back on the perception that only ultra-high-net-worth investors gain these access points,” Vendig said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The island’s overhang would most likely make it impossible, but for some reason, Jack didn’t see Malevolent lowering the drawbridge for them.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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