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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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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

Nvidia lowering modular memory capacity could be a sign of that dynamic in action.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Now, Fidelity is lowering the bar for participation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The results indicate that lowering MHC I expression can increase the ability of CD4+ T cells to destroy target cells, whether those cells are cancerous or allogeneic.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

I copy her stealthy walk, following her down the hallway, lowering each foot gingerly before lifting the next one.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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