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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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The Spaniard was wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm, and the skin fade of earlier in the year has been replaced by a mop of black hair.

From BBC Aug. 25, 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

At Tower 208, a component known as a compression paddle was not securely bonded to the pylon, allowing debris to form and creating a dangerous air pocket, the filing said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

My throat clamped up, a compression wave that traveled down my chest and into my stomach.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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

With the help of other passers-by, she performed chest compressions and used a public defibrillator to restart his heart, bringing him back.

From BBC Apr. 6, 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

Everyone prepares to take him from the water, wrap him in blankets, give him rescue breaths and chest compressions, all while they bring him to the ambulance.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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