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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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“The improvement in supply/demand is largely due to the reduction of issuance size,” the rates strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I think the harm reduction model helps us get a lot more people off the street, but veterans who want to be sober should have a place where they can stay sober,” Reynolds said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In its response to the complaint, Beauty Pie said the results of its trial demonstrated "a significant reduction in wrinkles".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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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