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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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“There is a possibility that the loss reduction could come sooner in 2Q, which would be supportive to share performance,” the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Blend for body A partial purée — just enough to thicken—gives you richness without the need for long reduction.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

On Sunday, the government announced a one-day-per-week reduction in its free school meals programme, though not for areas with high malnutrition rates.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Shepard said the "significant reduction in force" was not based on employee performance.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

My brother Shade says it’s because arena cities enjoyed a marked reduction in Red crime, dissent, even the few acts of rebellion.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard