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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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The German reinsurer blamed the revenue fall on currency effects and a decline in structured-reinsurance revenue due to the reduction of individual larger-volume contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"This really bucked that trend and caused selective reduction of fat in that visceral compartment."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Istanbul and Munich have seen the largest reduction in flights, according to figures from aviation analytics firm Cirium.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The pay increases also did not stop the reduction in police staffing, Raman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The men experienced reduction in the dopamine transporter, a protein, as compared to a control group of nine men who were not compulsive Internet users.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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