compressed

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Fuel is injected into the compressed air, and hot exhaust gases exit the back, producing powerful thrust.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Aslef has agreed to the voluntary compressed four-day week, saying it gives participating drivers an extra 35 days off a year "in return for some fairly minor changes to working conditions".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Roughly half the stocks in the Russell 3000 experienced drawdowns of at least 20%, and the forward price-to-earnings multiple on the S&P 500 compressed by 18% from its peak.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The “Criminal Minds” star also underwent multiple spinal surgeries to manage cauda equina syndrome, a rare condition in which nerve bundle in the lumbar or sacral spine are compressed or not functioning properly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

She did not know how long she walked — time seemed to be compressed, as it was when she had walked to Rook Hill.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo