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as in less
having not so great importance or rank as another
a lower position in the company
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as in lowest
situated lower down
this book goes on the lower shelf
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as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
workmen slowly lowered the heavy statue into place
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as in to decline
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices of the new type of televisions lowered considerably as competition and sales increased
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the noise of the jet engine lowered as the plane disappeared in the distance
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
how could you lower yourself by passing off someone else's work as your own?
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as in to depress
to diminish the price or value of
over time, inflation lowers incomes and savings in terms of actual buying power
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as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the sky lowered overhead, threatening a fierce thunderstorm
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also lour
as in frown
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
he turned to see the scornful lower on her face
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Recent Examples of lower
Nicole Goodkind,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2023
For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2023
The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities.
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Gus Alexiou,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
9 Feb. 2023
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In Japan and the European Union, women are actually taxed at a lower rate.
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Nicole Goodkind,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2023
For instance, a married couple earning $200,000 in both 2022 and 2023 would save $900 in taxes this year because more of their income would be taxed at a lower rate, according to Tim Steffen, director of tax planning with Baird.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2023
The latter should also help address issues around inaccessible public transport and the lower rate of automobile ownership amongst people with disabilities.
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Gus Alexiou,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
The trial did not observe a lower rate of maternal deaths among women who got the antibiotic versus those who got the placebo.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
9 Feb. 2023
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Canada's Promise David, who was subbed on in the 75th minute, scored less than a minute into his time on the field, with an assist from Nathan Saliba.
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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Nicole Kidman and Martha Stewart reminded us that a classic button-down shirt can do wonders as a workwear staple or throw-on-and-go option during the warmer months.
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The bear was completely oblivious to this crowd of people screaming and throwing things at it.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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The Padres declined comment for this column.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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Yet burnout is associated with emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced motivation, sleep problems, and decreased enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities.
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Only the United States was humiliated; both countries have experienced a catastrophic loss.
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However, they were then humiliated 2-1, after extra time, by second division side Torreense in the final.
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Today, the skies seem to be darkening once again.
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One brush fire from the summer storm then split into two, and the raging flames sent plumes of black smoke upward, darkening the skies for miles and fouling the air.
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The Knicks' championship parade will conclude at City Hall, where fans will be met with a glaring mistake.
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Taking Ament would require belief that the shooting and strength questions are developmental hurdles, not glaring red flags.
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