How can we reduce compares Database size in express edition

Hi,
for client we use SQL server express edition. express edition has limitation of 10GB of database size.
please help me how can we reduce/compares DB size.
Regards,
Manish

Data or page compression feature is not available in express edition so you cannot use this feature to help you.
You might be lucky to reclaim space from shrink operation but eventually data file will grow again. So your best bet is using licensed version.
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