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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /




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Glenn Melnick, a healthcare economist at the University of Southern California, said even if the initiative were fully implemented and pay cuts enacted, he doubts it would reduce the cost of healthcare for patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A takeover by Vodafone would replace TalkTalk’s very fragile balance sheet with Vodafone’s solid one and reduce the risk of non-payment of lease fees to Openreach, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It stated the mask was "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks" but the advertising watchdog said it did not provide enough evidence to support this claim.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Regulatory clarity from government involvement can establish durable rules, reduce tail risks, and broaden public acceptance of AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Shifa took out the basket, spade, and waterproof sheet to reduce the weight and together they struggled around the island with the boat and moored it with the rope.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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