reduce
verb (used with object)
to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc..
will be reducing
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future progressiveof reduce.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"As a result, we will be reducing the size of our team by about 10 percent."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
For many producers, a priority will be reducing exposure to chokepoints through new pipelines and export routes that bypass Hormuz, and reaffirming they are a trustworthy supplier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Those who plan to mechanically follow this seasonal pattern over the next 12 months will be reducing their equity exposure at the end of April and restoring that exposure this coming Halloween.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
"And the doubt over the size of the fleet will be reducing future income for Litchurch Lane."
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2023
The CDC will be reducing that program to three labs over the next two months.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
