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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus /




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By concentrating in the gut rather than circulating throughout the body, argyrin B could potentially reduce the risk of side effects affecting other organs.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

"By identifying the immune cells that drive recurrent arthritis, we can inform treatment strategies that reduce the risk of future flares while preserving the therapy's effectiveness against cancer."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

With the pathway identified, the team tested whether blocking CXCR3 with an antibody could reduce brain damage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Ideally, such therapies would prevent or reduce painful arthritis flares while leaving the beneficial cancer-fighting effects of immunotherapy intact.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Here was a tool he could use, a process that could reduce the mysterious ways of politics to scientific testing and evaluation.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

But many Malibu residents acknowledge this only reduces the risk your home burns — and provides no guarantees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Duo also has a nanotexture finish, which reduces glare and helps hide the crease, a detail which analysts expect will matter to consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Since 2022, Millstein has received a homestead exemption reserved for primary homes, which reduces the taxes he pays on his Florida mansion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

"The erosion of the forest, both in size and in number of species, reduces the space available for communities and fuels conflicts," the lawyer added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Drawing blood reduces blood pressure slightly, which may have taken some of the pressure off his swollen brain.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

These signs of dementia were reduced by almost half in more active participants.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

A crackdown on short-term rentals drastically reduced the business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

But his office pointed out that, because Luster’s sentence had been reduced despite prosecutors’ “vehement opposition,” Luster would be released regardless in late 2026.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Last month, that was reduced further to 3v3.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Jess was reduced to a mere speck now.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

In the predictive brain model, reducing uncertainty is an important part of maintaining that stability.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Moore said things were improving, with greater availability of early intervention in the community, reducing the need for detox.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The two sides reached a provisional agreement in February aimed at reducing US tariffs on Indian products.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

“I am concerned that large investors in the company would consider reducing their investment…given the large volume of press and conflict,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

As soon as I climbed out of the DeLorean I cast a Shrink spell on it, instantly reducing it to the size of a Matchbox car.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline


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