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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /




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Health Secretary James Murray said the plan would "help more people build exercise into their everyday lives, improving public health and supporting our ambition to reduce pressure on the NHS".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

To reduce exposure, it’s recommended that residents stay indoors when possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The shorter and more predictable crossing times would reduce the need for trucking companies to build buffers into their schedules, the studies said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Asked about criticism of the government's recent decision to tighten export controls, Juda said the goal was to reduce losses from graft, which is estimated at $900 billion in 20 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They destroy the shacks, reduce them to flat pieces of wood.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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