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Example Sentences
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The attacks come two days after the U.S. and Iran concluded a third round of Oman-brokered negotiations in Geneva aimed at reducing tensions and stopping the prospect of war.
From Los Angeles Times
Hull were then reduced to 12 men for Jed Cartwright's tackle from an offside position and the visitors took full advantage to put Jones-Bishop into the right corner in front of their supporters.
From BBC
One of the most effective plays is reducing the reported value of goods companies bring into the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in India for a pivotal trip aimed at repairing ties with the world's largest democracy, as both countries seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.
From BBC
The proposals also included offering only temporary protection to those whose asylum claims have been accepted - and reducing the number of appeals that unsuccessful applicants can lodge.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
