Sentence examples for were a reduction from inspiring English sources
If there were a reduction in funding from last year's level, we would have to take a careful look at all our programs, all of which are critical".
The centerpieces of the 2001 act were a reduction in the top income-tax rate and elimination of the estate tax -- the first, by definition, benefiting only people with high incomes; the second benefiting only heirs to large estates.
Among the changes, Mr. Tyle recommended were a reduction in the minimum number of shares required for institutions to use the XPress system and limits on the role that the exchange's specialists have with the system.
Among the handful of what Mr. Bell called bright spots for Interpublic were a reduction of debt at year-end, to $2.6 billion from $2.9 billion; strong net new-business performance in 2002, totaling $3.2 billion in billings from advertisers like Bank of America, Novartis and Qwest Communications; and continued progress on talks to sell the NFO WorldGroup, a research unit.
Among the results of various studies were a reduction in plaque buildup in the carotid artery and in blood pressure, and slower progression of an indicator for prostate cancer.
Significant advantages of vaginal hysterectomy were a reduction in the hospital stay (3 days vs 4 days, P <.001) and cost.
That is a reduction of nearly 40percentt.
Do not say that this is a reduction in force.
Another advantage is a reduction in waste removal charges.
"The meaning of this is a reduction of scarcity.
