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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /




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Asked about criticism of the government's recent decision to tighten export controls, Juda said the goal was to reduce losses from graft, which is estimated at $900 billion in 20 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The time to reduce investment risk is when things feel great, not after they’ve fallen apart.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Anthropic acknowledged being “overly conservative” on biology queries and plans to reduce obstructions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Their findings show that lower levels of phosphatidylcholine reduce the flexibility of mitochondria, accelerating age-related deterioration.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

A doctor was summoned in the middle of the night and commanded to reduce the fever.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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