as in reduction
the amount by which something is lessened
took a huge step-down in income when she switched from a law career to one in social work
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The plan is to create a step-down in heights between the skyscrapers in downtown and the single family neighborhoods in the north side, according to the report.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
That would be a significant step-down from the massive $188.7 million that Godzilla vs. Kong earned in the country in 2021, but easily the best performance by a Hollywood film there in months.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
The consultants also suggest a step-down approach, so tall towers aren’t built next to single family neighborhoods in the north side and Marine Park neighborhoods.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
The first choice, a step-down facility with enhanced services for those leaving locked care, was quickly ruled out.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
That would be a significant step-down from the massive $188.7 million that Godzilla vs. Kong earned in the country in 2021, but easily the best performance by a Hollywood film there in months.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
The consultants also suggest a step-down approach, so tall towers aren’t built next to single family neighborhoods in the north side and Marine Park neighborhoods.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
The first choice, a step-down facility with enhanced services for those leaving locked care, was quickly ruled out.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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