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compressed

[kuhm-prest] / kəmˈprɛst /














ADJECTIVE
wrung
Synonyms


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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

The Treasury yield curve has compressed as a result, mirroring a dynamic that investors witnessed in 2022.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

StarChase uses compressed air to launch a GPS tracker from a police vehicle onto a fleeing car.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“She will be found,” repeated Habib, his lips compressed into a tight line.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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