reduce
verb (used with object)
to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc..
had reduced
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past perfectof reduce.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Cupertino-based company said it had reduced the visible crease in the middle of the screen -- one of the main criticisms leveled at foldables.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The new findings do not support the idea that the bird had reduced cognitive abilities compared with living pigeons and doves.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
The agency said it had reduced the initial disability claims backlog by over 30% from a high of nearly 1.3 million in 2024 to 853,000 currently.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Its speed had reduced to 49mph when the impact happened.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
He had reduced private ownership of land, nationalized certain sectors of the economy, pioneered rapid industrialization, democratized education, and built a modem army.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
