compression
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But the Goldman analysts say the multiple compression is unwarranted because earnings estimates have been stable.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Goldman Sachs believes this could lead to margin compression as consumers look for lower-priced units and could also result in volume declines as “manufacturers prioritize fewer consumer electronic shipments.”
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
On March 24, Google announced a TurboQuant compression algorithm that reduces memory use in AI models by a factor of six.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Think fewer ripped bodices, more compression socks — and all the sweeter for it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
Vocabulary lists containing compression
Plate Tectonics - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Waves and Wave Properties - Introductory
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