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compression

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

In other words, by the time these volcanic rocks were forming, the most intense phase of tectonic compression had already passed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

However, persistent deposit competition, elevated funding costs and margin compression are likely to limit earnings upside, while credit costs could remain elevated amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Despite playing with a compression sleeve on his right arm, Alcaraz unleashed his trademark forehand with familiar ferocity.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Yet the compression brings a compensating benefit: long-term comparisons of regions yield insights that cannot be won from short-term studies of single societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

At the inquest, she and her father Colum were told their family's actions, which included making four 999 calls and carrying out chest compressions, were the right thing to do.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 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 Anaya hooked up her AED machine to the coach, Murray continued chest compressions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025

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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