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Recent Examples of minify
To improve page load speed, consider reducing image sizes, minifying code and enabling browser caching. 2.
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Yec, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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These tools allow professionals to focus on strategic decision-making, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Addiction Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine and opioids by modulating the brain’s reward pathways.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
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Narcotics Use Use of narcotics other than heroin (including Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet) among 12th graders decreased to an all-time low of 0.6 percent in 2024, down from a peak of 9.5 percent in 2004.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts Shares of Trump Media decreased to just over $33 as trading opened Friday, lowering the value of Trump’s stake from $4 billion on Thursday to just over $3.8 billion.Ty Roush, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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As Nvidia has reported revenue growth of at least 94% for the past six quarters, Intel has been forced into downsizing mode.Ari Levy,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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In many cases, downsizing measures run into political opposition because governments push companies to preserve jobs.Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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In other words, people may feel more satisfied after having a solid sweet, lessening the chances of sugar overconsumption and poor health outcomes.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the presidential campaign, many of Trump’s most ardent fans joined the Musk fandom as well, lessening the odds that the government will be subjecting him and his businesses to scrutiny anytime soon.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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One of the most difficult parts of wedding planning is shortening the guest list.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The goal of the rule, which applies to satellites licensed by the FCC or seeking access to the U.S. market, is to reduce the amount of debris above the Earth by shortening the time objects spend in orbit.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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There were a few speeches, but they were abbreviated.JJ Rosen, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mixed-integer linear programming: Typically abbreviated as MILP, mixed-integer linear programming is a mathematical modeling technique for solving complex problems.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Minify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minify. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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