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lowering

[lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing] / ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
threatening
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Before the conflict, investors expected many, including the Fed, to keep lowering rates this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said the government would present a revised proposal within weeks, lowering the age to 14.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Moving the schedule meant the matches would be directly competing with the football, basketball and hockey seasons in the U.S., potentially lowering ratings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority is due to make a decision on lowering the flight approach into the airport by this autumn.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It trotted toward Aru, all of its heads lowering at once.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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