compression
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"The compression was primarily driven by a sharp spike in oil prices and freight rates amid Middle East geopolitical tensions," Xu said in its earnings reports.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Without a sustained improvement in profitability, they anticipate further compression in Australian bank valuation multiples.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 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
“The weakness probably came from a bad weld that got jarred loose by the chain drive, or maybe too much compression from the Bimba cylinder.”
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
One member of staff was left to do chest compressions on Hugo until she had to stop, exhausted.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 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
While a football coach nearby was calling 911, Murray began chest compressions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 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
Vocabulary lists containing compression
Plate Tectonics - Middle School
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