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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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Ultimately, when the final buyer chose not to move forward, ownership decided to reposition with a meaningful price reduction and relist with a different agent.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

However, animals lacking those neurons, or in which the neurons had been switched off, showed a dramatic reduction in scratching behavior.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Canada's government also heard of similar symptoms from its embassy employees in Cuba, leading to a sharp reduction to its personnel in Havana in 2019.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Lopez said she understands the theory of harm reduction: Engage people with a goal of getting them into treatment and back on track.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Mingo advocated staying in Indiana, but with a severe reduction in those they sheltered: the runaways, the lost.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Warsh has to tame excess inflation — ruling out near-term rate reductions — and ideally avoid steep rate increases that make credit even more costly to obtain.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady through December at the current range of 3.5% to 3.75%, rather than continue gradual rate reductions that began in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

At the same time, regulators argued they are keeping in place nearly 90 percent of NOx reductions from the Biden rule.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Although some vulnerable, low-income households remained more exposed, it said debt was unlikely to lead to sharp reductions in buying by consumers.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Wage reductions and layoffs stoked unrest among workers nationwide.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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