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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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The retailer is targeting a reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses of $200 million by the end of the fiscal year, up from a prior goal of $150 million.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The results showed that weight gain was not caused by "overeating," but by a reduction in energy expenditure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

On the typical home price of $400,000, this reduction amounts to a loss of $20,000, and the losses would be greater for older sellers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The sessions, set in futuristic settings, promise stress reduction and relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Unsurprisingly, people with stone implements wanted metal tools as soon as they encountered them—the prospective reduction in workload was staggering.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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