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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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The company attributed the revised outlook to margin compression from volatile cattle prices and a severe U.S. cattle shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Despite playing with a compression sleeve on his right arm, Alcaraz unleashed his trademark forehand with familiar ferocity.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

It’s a great example of the more impressionistic lyrics on this record; they’re still telling the same kind of stories but with more compression, more editing, retaining what’s essential and rejecting anything extraneous.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

Irregularities in the implosion can interfere with the compression process and weaken the resulting fusion reaction.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

Both are employed in European technology, but the former is more common—the arch is a classic example of compression.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The fallout was largely documented on the cat haven’s Facebook page with posts of veterinary and haven staff working together to administer heart compressions on the large black cat lying on the medical table.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

"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

This can be "hands-only" CPR to deliver timely chest compressions to get blood pumping.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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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