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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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“The improvement in supply/demand is largely due to the reduction of issuance size,” the rates strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Friends of the Earth Scotland's Catrina Randall said the "meagre" reduction figures were a "missed opportunity" to improve the lives of Scots.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Furthermore, tea's role in weight management and its potential in controlling diabetes are discussed, with evidence suggesting that green tea catechins can aid in weight reduction and improve metabolic parameters in obese individuals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

You can’t figure out the impact of a Social Security reduction without first knowing where you are now — a step most people have not yet taken if they are not avid financial planners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

She was also smiling — rather nervously, it was true — but the reduction in the size of her front teeth was more noticeable than ever; Harry couldn’t understand how he hadn’t spotted it before.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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