reduce

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It is also prioritising research into women's health and redesigning the way patients get help for pelvic pain and endometriosis, to reduce repeat appointments, unnecessary referrals and long waits, the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, whose mandate is to protect swimmers from attacks, says nets have helped significantly reduce fatal encounters since the 1950s, when a spate of attacks devastated local tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

For example, if artificial intelligence is so effective at increasing productivity that it leads to widespread AI-related layoffs, that could raise the unemployment rate, reduce consumer spending and spook investors.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

This helps reduce noise by eliminating dark currents.

From Science Daily • May 31, 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