- present participle of reduce.
reducing
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These drugs work by reducing the body's production of cholesterol and are commonly used to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
Since Warsh took over as Fed chairman in May, he’s repeatedly insisted the central bank would restore “price stability” by reducing the rate of inflation to its annual target of 2%.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
It can kill large numbers of infected animals, particularly young sheep, while also causing major economic losses by reducing wool, meat, and milk production.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
Further savings were realized by leaving the wood exposed in much of the hotel interior, reducing how much drywall had to be hung and painted, Shay said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Her hair was cut short, higher at the front and gradually reducing in an arch until it got to the back of her head, where there was little hair.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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