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lowering

[lau-er-ing, lauuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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They were elected principally on two issues: lowering the cost of living and reining in corruption.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2026

Toyota Motor on Thursday saw an odd combination of a powerful stock-market gain after lowering its annual sales forecast.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

But Micala and Lee agree that a standalone definition for abuse in teenage relationships would be as effective as lowering the age someone can be classed as a victim of domestic abuse.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

For decades, one of the most common recommendations for lowering high blood pressure has been simple: eat less salt.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

But Daniel was already lowering himself back onto the couch, and an itch of curiosity overcame him.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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