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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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Its work, largely paid for with federal funds, has allowed for major improvements in the prediction of extreme weather events and a reduction in the number of air accidents caused by severe wind shear.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Earlier official numbers had suggested a reduction of only 12.4% over the same period.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“This could create serious consequences, including a potential zeroing out of the state’s support for critical emission reduction programs,” said Phillip Fine, executive officer at the Bay Area Air District.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

You’re in your early 30s, so a one-year reduction is unlikely to derail your retirement plans.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

The map dramatically shows the reduction in Indigenous lands, but its scale does not allow the “today” map to accurately depict all existing tribal offices and land holdings across the country.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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