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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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A reduction in retired rank from Navy Captain to Commander would result in a cut of tens of thousands of dollars a year.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the study, it results in an overall reduction of about 11 percent in the projected CO2 fertilization effect.

From Science Daily

The good news is that this set point isn't fixed – it can shift gradually through sustained lifestyle changes, improved sleep, stress reduction and long-term healthy habits.

From BBC

Yet they play key roles in immune regulation, metabolism, disease suppression, stress reduction, and ecosystem stability.

From Science Daily

Meaningfully boosting Venezuelan exports would be a long-term goal, and, even then, the impact of increased supply could be easily offset by reductions elsewhere.

From MarketWatch