radical reduction
collocation in Englishmeaningsofradicalandreduction
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radical
adjective
uk/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/us/ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/
believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or ...
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reduction
noun
uk/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/us/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, ...
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(Definition ofradicalandreductionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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We welcome the proposal for aradicalreductionin the period of notice for oral questions.
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It will certainly find its argument for aradicalreductionin public expenditure not proven.
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The opposition parties believe that there should be aradicalreduction.
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It is generally recognised that the most important step is theradicalreductionin all greenhouse gases.
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This should be the case until there is aradicalreductionin the amount of money that is paid to agriculture.
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I certainly hope that we can look forward to aradicalreductionin the rate of unemployment before the end of the year.
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We felt that there was an overwhelming common sense case for aradicalreductionin censoring.
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There will be aradicalreductionin arsenals on both sides.
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We have embarked upon a substantial research programme aimed at theradicalreduction, if not elimination, of the atrocious noise made by heavy vehicles.
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A major contribution has been made by theradicalreductionin poverty and unemployment.
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We know that the ozone layer is expected to get thinner in the next few years unless we reach agreement on aradicalreductionof ozone- depleting substances.
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They have a right to make radical reductions, but they cannot duck the consequences for maintenance of services.
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This can then be directed towards new technology, in the form of electric cars and hybrid cars for example, which can bring about radical reductions.
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That involves reducing the range of subjects taught at some universities, with consequent closures or radical reductions of some departments.
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They should see the sense in agreeing to serious negotiations towards the radical reductions that we have proposed.
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If one examines the data carefully, one can see the radical reductions in prime energy consumption in areas where adjustments can be made.
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The process of in-situ resource utilizationusing materials native to space for propellant, tankage, radiation shielding, and other high-mass components of space infrastructurecould lead to radical reductions in its cost.
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