- present participle of reduce.
reducing
Example Sentences
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In Ivory Coast, reducing the "significant weight" of the informal sector with notably the creation of a status for small entrepreneurs is one pillar of an ambitious national development plan, unveiled in July.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
However, El Niño and marine heatwaves can change the timing or force of the winds, potentially dampening coastal upwelling and reducing the availability of food for sea life along the coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In a statement, the DoH said the minister is "committed to reducing waiting times across the system and embedding long term changes that deliver better outcomes for all patients".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Panama Canal Authority is reducing daily transits to save water and ensure there is enough drinking water for the population.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Bacteria, fungi, and algae are the principal agents of decay, reducing plant and animal residues to their component minerals.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
