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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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Any reduction in energy flows, even from the trickle Iran was allowing, will be felt by markets and U.S. allies, especially in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

France also saw a major reduction, with nighttime brightness falling by 33 percent as many cities turn off streetlights after midnight to conserve energy and limit light pollution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Though some activists demanded Wasserman leave his post as LA28 chair and called for a Games boycott, there has been no apparent reduction in sponsorships or ticket sales because of the furor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

On Wednesday, the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released data through February showing that the reduction in Arizona has far outstripped other states.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The phrase on the aspir- ational level adds nothing to aspire, nor is a prejudice reduction model any more sophisticated than reducing prejudice.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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