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as in demotes
to bring to a lower grade or rank
was reduced from team captain to team member as punishment for his misbehavior on the court
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as in decreases
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
you'll have to reduce the amount of money you spend on unnecessary purchases if you want to have any money left for retirement
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as in lowers
to diminish the price or value of
a mortgage crisis that reduced homes to their lowest level in a decade
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This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.
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Avoiding transport and storage also reduces the capital outlay and the additional parties required for a project, likely accelerating deployment.
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This iterative approach not only reduces the risk of failure but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement within your organization.
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This can improve overall usability and reduces frustration.
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The process significantly reduces defects and improves power conversion efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This piece of tech reduces the sniper’s signature by muffling or diverting the sound (some can divert them 90 degrees away from the barrel) and also reduces muzzle flash.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
As healthcare evolves, data drives decision-making, improves outcomes and reduces administrative burdens.
—Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.
—Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Avoiding transport and storage also reduces the capital outlay and the additional parties required for a project, likely accelerating deployment.
—Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This iterative approach not only reduces the risk of failure but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement within your organization.
—Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This can improve overall usability and reduces frustration.
—Cade Collister, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The process significantly reduces defects and improves power conversion efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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