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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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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

"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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