Sentence examples for spoke of reducing from inspiring English sources

China's president, Hu Jintao, spoke of reducing the "carbon intensity" of his fast-growing economy, or cutting emissions as a percentage of future economic output, by a "notable" margin that he did not specify.

Attempting to address the main point of contention raised by Milner and Chamberlain, Kruger spoke of reducing the residency qualification for foreigners to nine years or perhaps less.

The original spoke of reducing the "iniquities" in power and money.

Even to speak of reducing the time involved is to misunderstand its value.

He has spoken of reducing American combat forces in Iraq and adding as many as 10,000 troops in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Mr. Massaud is trained as an industrial designer, but he has more on his mind than engineering; he speaks of "reducing to essences" and "serving subconscious needs" in design.

Labour leader Ed Miliband has previously spoken of reducing fees to £6,000.

Mr. Sarkozy insisted that all markets must have rules and regulators, and he spoke of trying to reduce volatility in currencies by reducing the world's reliance on the United States dollar as a reserve currency.

And Senator Wayne R. Bryant said the governor's talk of reducing the debt was welcome, "but actions speak louder than words".

He spoke of trying to reduce prescription drug costs and battling H.I.V., perhaps with an eye to the kinds of suburban female voters who deserted Republicans in the midterm elections.

Some country acts have begun speaking in favor of reducing or eliminating access to high-powered assault-type weapons like the one used in Las Vegas, as well as for more thorough background checks on prospective gun buyers, longer waiting periods and other gun-control measures.