We have considered your proposal, and we have decided that we are not able to reduce the price.

We have to reduce the cost to a minimum.

We must reduce energy demand.

Our firm is a giant one, and there are some rules and regulations, which should be revised or rescinded to reduce red tape and increase efficiency.

Moving to a smaller place will reduce the expenses.

Could you reduce the price a little?

We will only consider placing an order if you reduce the price by 5%.

Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the cost.

Reduce to pulp by boiling.

When you rely on the team too much, it may reduce your individual competitive instincts.

We would like to ask you to reduce the prices quoted for STL#3456 by 5%.

If we place an order for more than 20 units, would you reduce the price?

To reduce misunderstandings we should learn the techniques for communicating successfully.

I have to reduce my expenses this month.

The government has declared its intention to reduce taxes.

It cannot reasonably be assumed that decreasing the dose would reduce the risk of side-effects.

He had to reduce the price of his wares.

He tried to reduce his weight.

If necessary, the government will force estate agents to reduce land prices.

The opposition party put forward a bill to reduce income tax.

That company aims to reduce employee numbers by arranging a lot of retirement money for voluntary redundancies.

I do not fear terrorists but those who want to make us fear terrorists to be able to reduce our freedom.

Can you please reduce the volume of the music?

We must make the utmost effort to reduce the use of plastic packaging, and also to recycle all waste plastic.

He was able to reduce taxes.

He wanted to reduce the tax on imports.

He began to work to get Congress to reduce taxes.

President Arthur wanted to reduce the tariffs.

I've heard that eating one or two servings of fish a week will reduce your chances of getting heart disease.

According to a review of previous research, high levels of chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.

The doctor told Tom to reduce his red meat consumption.

The WHO has a plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. It includes raising taxes on alcohol, reducing the number of places to buy alcohol and raising the drinking age. Officials say other measures include effective drunk driving laws and banning some alcohol advertising.

A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide pollution that we produce as a result of our activities. Some people try to reduce their carbon footprint because they are concerned about climate change.

We have to try to reduce its complexity.

Because of the level of pollution which was said before, you can help the local environment by avoiding petrol-based means of transport, so you can both spend less money and reduce the level of pollution.

If you don't reduce consumer taxes, we've got no deal.

Sperm banks perform screenings on the donors to reduce the chance of their passing on genetic and infectious diseases.

For years I have been struggling to reduce the sloppiness in our office to a tolerable minimum.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

If you run every day, you'll reduce your weight.

Condoms greatly reduce the chances of pregnancy.

I think we should reduce the price.

The Milennium Development Goals aim to reduce hunger, poverty and disease.

Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.

A public good is a good that is both non-excludable and non-rivalrous in that individuals cannot be effectively excluded from use and where use by one individual does not reduce availability to others.

By switching your lover from 3D to 2D, you may successfully reduce all social-interaction-related costs.

Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, not smoking, and getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly are key ways to reduce your risk of dementia.

In which case your options reduce to the previous case.

Because of the level of pollution, which was mentioned before, you can help the local environment by avoiding petrol-based means of transport, so you can both spend less money and reduce the level of pollution.

Words reduce reality to something the human mind can grasp, which isn't very much.

Salt water baths can help reduce arthritis pain.

That store had to reduce their prices.

This company is using new technologies to reduce its environmental footprint.

Germany is an enlightened leader in the global battle to reduce CO₂ emissions, a pioneer in renewable energy and community power projects and a champion of energy efficiency.

The 3 Rs are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Another thing which makes preferable moving by foot or by bicycle is the use of a car: nowadays the level of air pollution is very high because of the high number of cars, and, to reduce that level, the municipality has decided to forbid the road traffic on certain days during a certain period; furthermore, there are always traffic jams on Reggio Emilia's roads, so you'll waste lots of time while stuck in a traffic jam.

This medicine will reduce the pain.

The United States intends to achieve an economy-wide target of reducing its emissions by 26%-28% below its 2005 level in 2025 and to make best efforts to reduce its emissions by 28%. China intends to achieve the peaking of CO₂ emissions around 2030 and to make best efforts to peak early and intends to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 20% by 2030.

Technological innovation is essential for reducing the cost of current mitigation technologies, leading to the invention and dissemination of new zero and low-carbon technologies and enhancing the capacity of countries to reduce their emissions.

In 2011, the Administration finalized fuel economy standards for Model Year 2014-2018 for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and vans. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 270 million metric tons and save 530 million barrels of oil.

Energy efficiency is one of the clearest and most cost-effective opportunities to save families money, make our businesses more competitive, and reduce greenhouse gas pollution.

In March 2014, the Administration released a Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions from landfills, coal mining, agriculture, and oil and gas systems through voluntary actions and common-sense standards.

Even as we take new steps to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, we must also prepare for the impacts of a changing climate that are already being felt across the country.

A higher minimum wage can raise earnings and reduce poverty.

More businesses, from small businesses to large corporations, see higher wages as the right way to boost productivity, reduce turnover and increase profits.

President Obama has worked to reduce recidivism and improve strategies that allow formerly incarcerated individuals to rejoin society successfully.

You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs through proper insulation and air sealing techniques.

Industrial countries must reduce environmental pollution and sign the Kyoto Protocol.

That would reduce costs.

Germany is introducing temporary border controls with Austria to reduce the number of migrants coming into the country.

I want to reduce the time it takes to deal with the paperwork.

Some think that too much intellectualizing will reduce their sexual vigour. It's like modern-day superstition.

We need to reduce labor costs.

They will need to reduce their expenditures.

Yoga can help reduce stress.

We have to reduce our expenses.

After landing, the spoilers are used like air brakes to reduce any remaining lift and slow down the airplane.

Apply some ice to the injured area to reduce swelling.

We have to reduce the national debt.

The introduction of mandatory morning sports for teachers is a very sensible idea. Ultimately something must be done to reduce the loss of lessons due to illness.

Reduce administrative costs and waste.

When trust in our institutions is low, we should reduce the corrosive influence of money in our politics, and insist on the principles of transparency and ethics in public service.

How can we reduce the number of highway accidents?

I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint.

What are some ways to reduce carbon emissions?

How can I reduce my carbon footprint?

I've calculated that I can reduce my carbon footprint by going on vacation someplace warm instead of staying here and heating my apartment during the winter.

The way to reduce crime is to eradicate poverty.

What can I do to reduce the air pollution in this city?

Laws have been passed to reduce the high levels of pollution in the region.

The American Cancer Society says the sooner smokers stop smoking, the more they can reduce their chances of cancer and other diseases.

Soak walnuts in water to reduce the bitterness.

When operating a boat, lead by example and reduce your speed in areas frequented by marine wildlife, anchor properly and encourage others to do the same.

Recycle and reduce solid waste by using reusable products.

Sixty-five percent of U.S. estuaries and coastal water bodies are moderately to severely degraded by excessive nutrient inputs, which lead to algal blooms and low-oxygen (hypoxic) waters that can kill fish and seagrass and reduce essential fish habitats.

Higher noise levels can reduce the ability of animals to communicate with potential mates, other group members, their offspring, or feeding partners.

Recycling is the third R. You have to reduce and reuse first.

In order to help protect marine animals, the researchers suggest requiring ships to move at slower speeds to reduce the chance of striking. They also proposed a limit on the amount of noise ships can make.

How do we reduce the risk of the injury?

The impacts of global climate change are already being felt in the United States and are projected to intensify in the future—but the severity of future impacts will depend largely on actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the changes that will occur.

Decisions made today determine risk exposure for current and future generations and will either broaden or limit options to reduce the negative consequences of climate change.