compression

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He was wearing a compression sleeve over his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Google last week announced a new compression algorithm called TurboQuant, which they say can shrink the amount of short-term memory that an AI model uses by at least six times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This is what the compression looks like at ground level.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“While some sectors may face margin compression, others—like energy—could benefit from higher oil prices.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The next morning, I press down on my left shin—no pain—and slide on a compression band Mom ordered on Alex’s recommendation.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison