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reduction

[ri-duhk-shuhn] / rɪˈdʌk ʃən /


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Motion picture and sound recordings also added 2,800 jobs during the month, despite a deep downturn in Hollywood caused by a reduction in streaming filming, runaway production and other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Unlike in the rest of Europe, the U.K. has seen a reduction in initial public offering activity, with private equity takeovers also helping drain equity supply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

The company attributed the workforce reduction to its focus on artificial intelligence, with more AI-related cuts possible.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

As part of the reduction, Lucid said it has eliminated the second shift of production at its AMP-1 factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Better information has led to later reduction or withdrawal of the tolerance, but only after the public has been exposed to admittedly dangerous levels of the chemical for months or years.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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