shrinks to less than vs reduced to less less than or

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrase should be 'shrinks to less than.' The second phrase 'reduced to less less than or' is not a valid construction in English.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 475 views

shrinks to less than

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a reduction in size or amount to a level that is lower than a specified threshold.

Examples:

The company's profits shrank to less than half of what they were last year.
The population of the town has shrunk to less than 1,000 residents.

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The WTI-Brent spread shrinks to less than a buck. Market Realist. By Keisha Bandz January 19, 2015 1:56 PM. · · · · Content preferences ...
Jul 31, 2014 ... Blackberry's global market share shrinks to less than one percent. Windows Phone also sees a second quarter slump. By Carly Page. Thu Jul ...
There is no guarantee that a decrease in the heap size will occur. If or when the heap shrinks to less than the new limit, the heap will not grow beyond that limit.
5 days ago ... ... due in part to its added complexity. But the premium shrinks to less than 1% if you include savings on window coverings and cooling systems.

reduced to less less than or

This phrase is not a valid construction in English.

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shrinks to less than vs reduced to less less than or