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reduce

[ri-doos, -dyoos] / rɪˈdus, -ˈdyus /




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He said the $68 million is simply the estimated sum coming from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, not a policy choice to reduce funding.

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

"Encourage more North Sea investment, reduce the windfall tax, and that would encourage businesses to invest in the north east," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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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