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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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Higher competition in the market is driving margin compression, lower pension buyout volumes and tighter credit spreads, causing Citi to take a “cautious stance”.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

"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

The Spaniard was wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm, and the skin fade of earlier in the year has been replaced by a mop of black hair.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

How the compression sleeve doesn’t seem to be helping anymore.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

One member of staff was left to do chest compressions on Hugo until she had to stop, exhausted.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

"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

Five compressions, another breath, a quick check to make sure the boat was headed in the right direction.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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