reduce
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Campaigners say that getting a river designated - and the water testing regime it brings - has become one of the most effective ways to force water companies to take action to reduce sewage spills.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"Within COSMOS, we are fortunate and excited to build upon a rich resource of biomarker data to test how two interventions may improve biological aging and reduce age-related clinical outcomes."
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Higher prices for raw materials such as oil, coal and liquefied natural gas are expected to raise the state utility’s fuel purchase costs and reduce its operating profit, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Latin American markets, including Colombia, have generally benefited from investors looking to reduce exposure to oil imports from the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the weakening U.S. dollar.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Just the word on its own is enough to reduce me to jelly, which everybody knows and makes use of to great effect.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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