reduction

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But despite the U.S.’s success in bringing about a substantial reduction in Iranian missile and drone strikes, Cembalest said headlines about the conflict reminded him of the plot of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The program is one of several reasons why Los Angeles County officials reported a double-digit reduction in the homeless mortality rate in 2024, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

This level of reduction is considered large enough to lower the risk of cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

But according to Goldman Sachs, the combined effect of the ruling and the new levies is actually a reduction in the increase of the effective tariff rate since the beginning of 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Motor activity impaired; general reduction of glandular functioning; accelerated loss of coordination; and strong indications of progressive amnesia.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes