as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month
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More than 330,000 remaining Citizens policyholders will see rate decreases, including 150,000 whose rates will decline by 10% or more, according to data released after the news conference by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Week three is marked by further decreases in inflammation, fatty liver and blood pressure.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even short-term or partial reductions in alcohol intake can benefit your heart, liver, and metabolic health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, the pace of reductions is expected to slow considerably this year, with markets pricing in just two cuts and the most recent projections from Fed officials pointing to just one.—
Jeff Cox,Eamon Javers,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Anyway, dents are coming for the Patriots next year when their road will get much rockier, and all of this schedule conversation will inevitably subside.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Keep yours protected from scratches and dents with this leather zip case.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Like California, New York state has also seen production spend declines as studio slates have contracted.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Those declines were sharper among more affluent households and younger shoppers, with a 7 percentage point year-over-year drop among households with an annual income of more than $100,000 and a 6 percentage point year-over-year fall among shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34, the survey found.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Diminutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminutions. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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