compression
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This time, though, Draper made it on to court, appearing initially nervous - but without the compression sleeve that supported him through recent appearances.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Despite its extreme strength, the CoAl material also sustained 15% of plastic strain under compression at room temperature.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
They can take a generous smear of sauce, withstand several hours of compression and still emerge recognizably bread-shaped.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Overall operating income was down 23%, primarily because of a $231 million gain from the year-earlier quarter due to a divestiture along with the margin compression in certain segments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Together we discussed and gravely considered the relative merits of side compression straps, spindrift collars, crampon patches, load transfer differentials, air-flow channels, webbing loops, and something called the occipital cutout ratio.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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"When I started the chest compressions, it began moving its legs. The more it moved, the more I kept going," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Responders tried to resuscitate her with chest compressions and transferred her to a hospital, according to the report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Mr Holmes also accompanied Theo and his father in the ambulance to hospital and continued carrying out chest compressions while Mr Jones used a bag valve and mask to push oxygen into Theo's lungs.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
The defender collapsed on the field and medical staff appeared to do chest compressions on her during a 2-0 win over Utah.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
Five compressions, another breath, a quick check to make sure the boat was headed in the right direction.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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Plate Tectonics - Middle School
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