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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus /




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“We can reduce chemical inputs, restore soil health and improve yields through these alternative approaches,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Registration does not expire; it’s designed to stop robocalls and, while it may not stop scammers, it may help reduce the number of unsolicited calls you receive overall.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Under the law, government agencies must identify and reduce harms of projects, and seek public input.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

"Measures that reduce nuisance behaviour, such as playing loud music and vaping, can help improve people's experience and encourage more people to choose public transport."

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Having reduced matter into its fundamental units, they sought to reduce life to similar material units.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Lower light exposure reduces the possibility of photodamage, which occurs when the light used for imaging harms living cells or interferes with their normal functions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Nonspouse heirs have one year to claim tax-free reimbursements for eligible out-of-pocket expenses incurred up to the date of death, which reduces taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 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

“Yes, I prefer being straightforward and prefer others to be straightforward with me. It reduces the space between people. Saves time.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Junior transport minister, Kier Mather said removing the masts had reduced the risk of them toppling on to and detonating the bombs.

From BBC ● 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

"Their removal has reduced that risk and supports the long-term safe management of the site."

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

That was driven by higher overall vehicle prices, reduced down payments and higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The third time, the flames had reduced it to a charred carcass amid the smoke-guttering factories and slaughterhouses of the Stockyards.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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 technology aims to help farmers detect crop issues early and apply chemicals only to targeted areas, reducing overall chemical use.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Whitelaw encouraged people to play their part by reducing the amount of food they wasted at home.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Last February, the two sides reached a provisional agreement aimed at reducing US tariffs on Indian products.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

He came to believe that that one terrible day of reducing may have triggered the onset of the crippling disease.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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