"The hope is for a general reduction in rates, starting in Germany," he said.

But no such general reduction can be carried out.

One clear indication of this was the general reduction in dropouts.

But as part of a general reduction in force after Korea, he was returned to civilian life.

People nowadays, because there has been such a general reduction in quality of service, they have lower expectations about flying.

A general reduction in the living standard of public sector workers, as seen by pay freezes etc.

You want a general reduction in the level of taxation.

In the case of a general reduction, however, such as the one being considered by the Council, this is no longer possible.

Our goal must obviously be a general reduction in the level of traffic on the roads.

But how can they be sustained if we recommend a general reduction in activity?