reduce

Example Sentences

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“This should allow Levi’s to achieve greater scale and efficiency,” Boruchow said, since the company will be able to reduce distribution costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Mithril Defense is deploying fleets of drones—called “Black Arrows”—for schools as part of state-funded programs to increase security and reduce gun violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

His yellow card for a deliberate knock-on with eight minutes to play effectively ended the contest, although Crowley collected his own chip to score a creative consolation and reduce Exeter's margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Perhaps certain parts to be assembled could be painted red and others green, so as to reduce the time required for "search” and "find.”

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey