as in to reduce
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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has also reduced the maximum time spent in LEO for its new missions from 25 to five years, while NASA is reassessing its mitigation policies.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The federal government was more successful reducing homelessness among veterans in part because housing and mental health services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were strategically paired with resources from HUD, experts told USA TODAY.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Narcotics Use Use of narcotics other than heroin (including Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet) among 12th graders decreased to an all-time low of 0.6 percent in 2024, down from a peak of 9.5 percent in 2004.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Demand for gas tends to decrease in December due to the frigid temperature, more remote work and the rise of online shopping.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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As Nvidia has reported revenue growth of at least 94% for the past six quarters, Intel has been forced into downsizing mode.Ari Levy,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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In many cases, downsizing measures run into political opposition because governments push companies to preserve jobs.Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the presidential campaign, many of Trump’s most ardent fans joined the Musk fandom as well, lessening the odds that the government will be subjecting him and his businesses to scrutiny anytime soon.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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In other words, people may feel more satisfied after having a solid sweet, lessening the chances of sugar overconsumption and poor health outcomes.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Due to trending transfer policies of the elite sides — investing in young talent yet to reach their peak — the opportunity to make the move to a big club is shortening.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, 81% of U.S. retailers rolled out stricter return policies, including shortening the return window and charging a return or restocking fee, according to another report from Happy Returns.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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There were a few speeches, but they were abbreviated.JJ Rosen, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mixed-integer linear programming: Typically abbreviated as MILP, mixed-integer linear programming is a mathematical modeling technique for solving complex problems.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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