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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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No additional reduction in risk was observed above 120 minutes per week.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

However, that reduction has been more than offset by a rise in appeals, pushing the total backlog to 123,194 cases.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

These two programs combined have driven a 55% reduction in veteran homelessness since 2010.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If Congress imposes an across-the-board reduction, the haircut applies to whatever benefit you’re already drawing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She was also smiling — rather nervously, it was true — but the reduction in the size of her front teeth was more noticeable than ever; Harry couldn’t understand how he hadn’t spotted it before.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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