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The phrase "appears to reduce" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing observations or findings that suggest a decrease or lessening of something, often in a scientific or analytical context.
Example: "The new treatment appears to reduce symptoms of the disease significantly."
Alternatives: "seems to lessen" or "appears to diminish".
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The compound appears to reduce the risk of psychotic disorders, by counteracting the effects of THC.
Exercise also appears to reduce a woman's risk of breast and possibly reproductive cancers.
The takeaway is that a softer footfall appears to reduce the likelihood of injury.
First, it appears to reduce a complex human activity to a slice of damaged brain tissue.
The only method that appears to reduce risk is male circumcision.
Thus, acupuncture appears to reduce chronic hypertension and pain for prolonged periods of time.
Parental financial support also appears to reduce their confidence in being able to achieve their goals.
But the judge's vindication today appears to reduce the possibility of severe sanctions against her.
But the mention of Mr Brown's name appears to reduce Labour support by 2 points.
THE BOTTOM LINE The flu vaccine appears to reduce the likelihood of ear infections in children.
Treatment with tamoxifen also appears to reduce the risk for BRCA mutation carriers.
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