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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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In Ms. Browne’s compression, the reader immediately understands how Darwin’s diverse interests came to fit together like the pieces of a puzzle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

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

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

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

The fire was becoming a more distant memory, even though Sasha still wore compression stockings.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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

Now Cameron and his classmates are learning how to give CPR - a potentially life-saving treatment using chest compressions to restart a person's heartbeat.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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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