1.   Computerized systems have reduced the amount of skill required by many engineers and their performance is closely regulated.

2.   Doctors are urging people to reduce the amount of salt in their diet.

3.   Heat recycling pumps use little power themselves and improve heat distribution, reducing the amount of energy needed to heat the house.

4.   It also will reduce the amount of unrestricted stock to be issued in the transaction.

5.   It copies its elders and, by holding to its own task, reduces the amount it has to remember.

6.   It would also reduce the amount of internal conflict we had within the organization.

7.   Pruning trees is a good way of controlling their growth, and reduces the amount of water extracted from the ground.

8.   Reducing the amount of travel, however, without a change in accident risk will reduce the number of casualties.

9.   Supermarkets can help promote healthy eating habits by reducing the amount of sugar and fat in their products.

10.   The deficit also is growing because of an economic slowdown that has reduced the amount of taxes collected, government officials say.