reduce
verb (used with object)
to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc..
have been reducing
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present perfect progressiveof reduce.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Analysts have been reducing their oil price forecasts for this year in recent weeks, with JPMorgan predicting that Brent will average $58 this year while the U.S. benchmark will average $54.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
Lenders have been reducing rates on new fixed deals in expectation that UK interest rates will fall further.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
But all the companies have been reducing their head count and making these teams smaller.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2023
The cuts last week follow other companies that have been reducing their expenses amid this summer’s dual Hollywood strikes by film and TV writers and actors that have delayed or suspended many productions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
Washington and its European allies and others have been reducing or evacuating embassy staff and urging citizens to depart immediately or avoid travel to Ukraine.
From Reuters ● Feb. 13, 2022
