However, the actual reduction achieved was 12 per cent.

然而，所取得的实际减少了12%。

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Once the impurities have been removed, the actual reduction to the metal is an easy step.

杂质一被除掉，金属的真正还原就容易了。

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But they criticize the move as being too ambiguous and remain skeptical that it will lead to an actual reduction in executions.

不过他们批评此举过于含糊，死刑能否确实减少还不一定。

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Those proclaiming the virtues of wind and solar should be compelled to reveal actual output data from these sources, the required back-up, and data on the actual reduction of carbon dioxide and other emissions when alternative sources are used.

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Moreover, besides having adverse effects on jobs and incomes, a slower recovery would lead to less actual deficit reduction in the short run for any given set of fiscal actions.

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Good behavior rules and jail overcrowding guidelines add up to a sharp reduction in actual time served for county inmates, Whitmore said.

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