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Recent Examples of subtraction Vancouver is hoping this is in part addition by subtraction. Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025 But there is a lot more to this argument than simple addition and subtraction. Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025 It’s been all about roster subtraction, and Briere methodically has been dealing current pieces for future assets since he was put in place. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 This process of subtraction can be illustrated in regions across the world. Jeff Opperman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subtraction
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Noun
  • But the 2018 tax law eliminated tax deductions for many legal fees.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • There is a limit: Your loan servicer can only take up to 15% of your disposable pay, which is your income after mandatory deductions like taxes but before voluntary deductions like your 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums, McClary says.
    Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the average price reduction was five percent in April, the same rate as in March.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Obviously, income reductions aren't advisable but can come with an income-tax silver lining.
    Russ Wiles, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Subtraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtraction. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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