Example Sentences

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A 22-year-old Kabul University student said lecturers "have warned us... that if we don't have a proper Islamic appearance, which includes beards and head covering, they will deduct our marks".

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

For instance, there are earnings limitations for people who are receiving benefits but still working before full retirement age, and the agency will deduct money from benefits temporarily if you exceed those limitations.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 13, 2025

Wholesalers will also require marketing programs and will deduct from supplier invoices for shrink, loss, damage and re-stocking, so this means another 5-10 percent in costs to the egg brand.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2023

The more exemptions you take on your W-4, the less money your company will deduct from your paycheck.

From Encyclopedia.com • Feb. 5, 2018

“Mrs. Kastor will deduct five points off my grade if I don’t hand my paper in by the end of first period!”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio