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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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“I sought to accelerate cost reduction, simplify the portfolio and strengthen the balance sheet,” Manifold said in a statement shared with Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Bass credits the program with achieving a 17.5% reduction in “street homelessness,” the number of people living in their vehicles or outside, cutting it from 33,000 to under 27,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Kerala stood apart, earning international attention for decentralised planning, high social indicators, literacy, poverty reduction and a strong public health system.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Segment revenue declined 24% to 24.7 billion yuan as lower mainland revenue owing to a reduction in government subsidies offset higher revenue in overseas markets, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The ink was barely dry on the bulletin in Air Scoop announcing the reduction in force before Melvin Butler released a plan to offer permanent appointments to war service employees.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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