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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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However, the clearest and most consistent signal was the reduction in choline-containing compounds across anxiety disorders.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Highlighting his record as health secretary, including a reduction in NHS waiting times, Streeting said there were "good reasons for me to remain in post".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

America’s bilateral goods deficit with China has already fallen to $221 billion in 2025 from $442 billion in 2018 — a 50% reduction over seven years.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

U.S. military commanders had submitted recommendations on how the reduction might be carried out and the expectation was that a methodical process for adjusting the American force posture would be put in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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




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