Examples of significantly in a Sentence

People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't. Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price. If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly. He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.

Recent Examples on the Web The avian flu outbreak is leading to concerns about its potential to significantly reduce recruitment, or survival of young birds, especially among bald eagles and other raptors. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2022 More specifically, polarized lenses significantly reduce glare. — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 May 2022 Over the last three years, the County has undertaken an incredible effort to fund, plan, design, and acquire the land needed for Ellicott City improvements that will significantly reduce the risk of flooding. — Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2022 Using some type of FDA-approved or cleared barrier protection can significantly reduce your risk of getting or passing along an STI. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 May 2022 Studies show local bag bans significantly reduce the problem. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 Though the study points to a future with more vacquitas, even the modest use of gillnets could significantly reduce conservation efforts, according to researchers. — Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 10 May 2022 Switching to alternative refrigerants can also reduce cooling emissions significantly in the coming decades. — Brooke Bowser, Scientific American, 10 May 2022 Pfizer recently reported that proactively giving Paxlovid to family members of people infected with COVID-19 didn’t significantly reduce their chances of catching it. — Matthew Perrone, ajc, 9 May 2022 See More

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