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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /




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Boeing’s BA -2.63%decrease; red down pointing triangle commercial jet production lines continued to gain steam in the first quarter, helping reduce the company’s quarterly loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

On Wednesday 22nd April, Dr Oscar explained how fall prevention can help reduce fatalities.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Options and other derivative instruments, such as futures, are often used like insurance policies, as they can reduce potential losses on core positions by providing some gains if the market moves against them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

According to a YouGov poll conducted last year, more than two-thirds of people aged 18 to 29 would like to reduce their screen time.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Picked-on kids act invisible to reduce the chances of being noticed and picked on.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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