reduction
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That means any cut means a reduction in the monthly repayments on their outstanding loan.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The UAW workers were pushing for wages closer to the $29 an hour they used to earn in 2008 before agreeing to a 50% wage reduction to keep the plant open during the economic recession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If you’re a high earner, stress test for a 10% to 15% reduction in expected lifetime Social Security benefits compared with current projections.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“I think the harm reduction model helps us get a lot more people off the street, but veterans who want to be sober should have a place where they can stay sober,” Reynolds said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Sheep and alpacas were selected for retention of wool and reduction or loss of hair, while cows have been selected for high milk yields.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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