reduction
Example Sentences
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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.
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
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