as in to cut down
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Clarify roles, reduce unnecessary scope, and make expectations specific enough for everyone to follow.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026 -
The field will be reduced to 15 teams after three days of stroke play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Those corners were modified again in 2019 to make the process of removing and re-installing them more straightforward.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In other words, Vizio must ensure the ability of users to copy, change/modify, and distribute the source code, including using the code in other free programs consistent with the Preamble and Terms and Conditions of the Agreements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Or that mining companies, which regularly extract water from lakes, rivers, and other reservoirs to support their operations, have experienced double-digit percent decreases in productivity as a result of depleted water sources in areas prone to drought.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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One small study from 2021 in Frontiers in Neurology showed that 30 minutes of blue light exposure helped the left and right sides of the brain communicate better, which decreased negative mood and improved overall cognitive function.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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There simply wasn’t enough cool water to moderate the influx of significantly warmer stormwater, heated by urban infrastructure.—
Kate Petersen,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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The drug, which has not yet been approved, is designed to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Page cited a combination of federal funding cuts, skyrocketing health care costs, diminishing enrollment and more behind the budget constraints, while local teachers cited local investment issues as well.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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In addition to impacting white-collar jobs, AI is also shedding the need for some entry-level roles, according to an analysis from McKinsey, which said 51% of organizations reported in a 2025 survey that generative AI was lessening their need for entry-level jobs.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Those offensive struggles can weigh on the team and lessen the margin of error for the rest of the team.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Food and drink Pastries are baked daily by the hotel’s sister property, Stockton Market, a shoppy shop slash bakery, and brought over to the Stockton Inn's lobby every morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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During the previous administration, available slots at the capital’s airport were slashed from 61 to 43 per hour, before ticking back up to 44 last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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These can include teams shrinking to 3-a-side – called 3Play – long-range goals counting as double, or goalkeepers being unable to use their hands, among others.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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What 'regime change' might entail While Warsh has spoken in broad strokes about shrinking the Fed's footprint, Wall Street already is gaming out what a new operating framework could look like.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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“Subtract (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtract%20%28from%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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