reduction

Example Sentences

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The National Federation of Fish Friers says reductions in cod in the Barents Sea have left shortfalls in the supply chain, but hopes consumers will be adventurous and give other fish varieties a try.

From BBC

A Royal Mail spokesperson said overtime was reviewed regularly, and a reduction after Christmas was to be expected, but performance was monitored on a daily basis.

From BBC

"We show reduced fibroblast activation and a nearly 50% reduction in tumor growth."

From Science Daily

Bass campaign spokesperson Douglas Herman pointed out that Raman is head of the council’s housing and homelessness committee — and that she repeatedly voiced support for Bass programs that have delivered back-to-back reductions in street homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times

For women, the most common effects are excess hair growth, acne and weight gain, which are usually reversible with reduction in dosage or discontinuation.

From BBC