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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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In 2023, a clinical trial of 121 people in the UK found they experienced, on average, a reduction in tic frequency of 25% while using a prototype of the device.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

“If we were thinking about harm reduction, we wouldn’t be thinking only about current users,” said Zettler.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

A new analysis from a consortium of climate scientists said more than half the emissions reduction was due to increased renewable generation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

The association was particularly pronounced among women, who appeared to experience a greater reduction in Alzheimer's risk with the stronger vaccine.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

The weavers at the Massachusetts Corporation had all refused the agent’s demand that they each tend four looms and take a piece rate reduction as well.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

Some young people could see reductions to the benefits they are entitled to, under a radical overhaul of the system to be recommended by a government-commissioned review.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

“If you can deliver clinical outcomes and reductions in total cost of care, there will be a payment model for your business,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Larger and longer studies will be needed to determine whether the observed changes translate into lasting reductions in cardiovascular disease risk.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

The reductions are part of a restructuring plan initiated by new owners, said an executive at the company who was not authorized to comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“There are no discounts for youth or winsome faces—and no sympathy reductions for badly cut fringes.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell


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