as in to cut down
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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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Trump has pushed Republicans in the Senate to eliminate or modify the filibuster to get the bill through, though Majority Leader John Thune has maintained Republicans don't have the votes to do so.
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McCarthy's duties have been modified and he's been transferred and replaced by NYPD Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, an NYPD spokesperson told CBS News.
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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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Kelly ultimately traveled to Mexico on April 6 to present a special screening at Cinépolis Oasis Coyoacán and participate in a masterclass moderated by Mexican filmmaker Isaac Ezban.
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The weight that was added to the structure over its lifetime diminished the building’s margins against failure, the report said.
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Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.
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McCary says this method is not only the easiest way to deal with grass clippings, but also provides nutrients for the lawn and lessens the need for fertilizer, which can be expensive.
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At your workstation, this monitor automatically detects lighting changes and adjust the brightness on screen, and also comes with Eye Saver Mode to reduce blue light, lessening eye strain.
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Keywords Studios is slashing 128 jobs in San Francisco.
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Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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To enable the design, Lucid shrunk the somewhat hexagonal wheel of its Air luxury sedan.
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“Subtract (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtract%20%28from%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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