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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
Synonyms


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It might be a company, say Microsoft, announcing it won’t be spending the full amount on AI, or lowering—or declining to raise—next year’s number.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nordic dietary guidelines were developed to strike a balance between supporting human health and lowering environmental impact.

From Science Daily

Princeton University is lowering expectations for its endowment’s returns because its private-capital investments have disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal

"How pitiful," he said, lowering a thermometer into the water.

From Barron's

She points out that the company just reported its third year of double-digit percent growth in earnings, and that it has been lowering customer bills.

From Barron's