A flurry of new operators was created after deregulation in 1986, though a series of mergers has reduced the number.

If more than two candidates stand, then MPs first hold a series of ballots to reduce the number to two.

A series of defections in the last several years had reduced it from 17 members.

A series of army reviews starting in 1994 reduced the number of military bands from 69 to 23.

In 1855, another series of mergers reduced the number of municipalities to 254.

A series of injuries reduced his effectiveness, and his scoring was reduced.

The series for reduces to the scaled meridian distance when .

But a series of negative advertisements and debates have reduced her lead enough to make the race nearly even.

After releasing a few successful albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a series of line-up changes significantly reduced the band's activities.

They stressed, however, that a series of incremental steps might, with time, significantly reduce its effects.