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constriction

[kuhn-strik-shuhn] / kənˈstrɪk ʃən /


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Here he exploited the Venturi principle, which shows that the velocity of a fluid or gas increases as it passes through a constriction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Researchers also observed additional disruptions in eye turning during accommodation and reduced effectiveness of eye blinks in triggering pupil constriction in myopic eyes.

From Science Daily Feb. 19, 2026

For almost five years, the entertainment industry has been beset, first by the pandemic, then by the writers’ and actors’ strikes and the constriction that followed.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

The introduction of Turner somewhat cushions that constriction, but more so by the sights of Ellis-Taylor’s remarkable Hattie.

From Salon Dec. 13, 2024

“It is expected that there will be no pain, but there may be a feeling of constriction about the chest,” read the directions.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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