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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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You’re in your early 30s, so a one-year reduction is unlikely to derail your retirement plans.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Erewhon may be hoping to get a rent reduction, Greensfelder said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

She said the reduction in GPS unit thefts showed the value of sharing information and best practice across the sector.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Last week, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced VAT reduction from 20% to 5% on various attractionsover the summer holidays, which included children's meals in restaurants and cafes.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Better information has led to later reduction or withdrawal of the tolerance, but only after the public has been exposed to admittedly dangerous levels of the chemical for months or years.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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