reduction
Example Sentences
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Wearing earplugs largely prevented this reduction in deep sleep.
From Science Daily
The coming reductions to some homeless programs could threaten the slight progress Los Angeles has made in getting people housed in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times
But the fact that India has made significant reductions—and is seen to continue to do so—might be sufficient to satisfy the White House, trade experts say.
The price reductions come after PepsiCo in December agreed a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, pledging to improve the performance of its food business.
From Barron's
Any reduction in its capital spending will likely be gradual and structural to limit the immediate shocks while supporting the broader industry ecosystem, the analyst writes in a note.
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