lowering

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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 has historically required a minimum of $100,000 or $500,000 in brokerage accounts, depending on the offering, but it is lowering the threshold to $2,000 for SpaceX’s IPO, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Now, Fidelity is lowering the bar for participation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“This time I think I’ll tell ya where we’re headed,” she continues, lowering the volume of “Boogie Wonderland.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone