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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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“There’s no question there’s a decline in luxury sales, and there’s a reduction in new construction, and not only that, we have seen that it’s actually not working,” states Umansky.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

And he said support for an immediate reduction in US borrowing costs would be a requirement for anyone to be considered for the job.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In the intervention group, each participant received the foot angle change that produced the greatest reduction in knee loading.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Hungary’s central bank announces a rate decision on Tuesday, where it is expected to leave interest rates on hold at 6.25%, although analysts say a rate reduction is possible in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Despite a good deal of opinion to the contrary, an item whose price has been increased by 50 percent and then reduced by 50 percent has had a net reduction in price of 25 percent.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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