compressed
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That’s because companies’ EPS outlooks, especially in technology and energy sectors, are rising faster than stock prices, so valuation multiples are being compressed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Russell dropped to the back from third place because of a drive-through penalty that he had to serve when the field was compressed two laps after the restart.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Where we do have a solution is with compressed natural gas, and that’s the one that we’re focused on right now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Observations show that the galaxy's rotating gas disk appears shortened and compressed along its leading edge.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
The tear ducts provided the path of least resistance, so the flames compressed into pressurized streams, erupting just below the goblin’s eyes.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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