11.   Some airlines have acted to reduce delays by rescheduling flights away from peak times, or by rerouting some flights to avoid crowded hub airports.

12.   The cloud cover will act to reduce the threat of afternoon thunderstorms caused by daytime heating.

13.   The China Economic Times, a newspaper associated with the State Council, or Cabinet, reported that the central bank acted to reduce bureaucratic overlap.

14.   In May, the LME acted to reduce fluctuations of this nature and has not ruled out further such action.