squeezing

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The government is squeezing drug companies, insurers, and healthcare providers on prices; the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies has cut plan enrollment; and Merck took a big one-time charge related to an acquisition.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In practical terms, this can intensify the electric field inside the material and slow light down, squeezing electromagnetic energy into a very small volume and boosting light-matter interactions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Growth has slowed after years of expansion, while overcapacity and an intense price war are squeezing profits across the industry.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The war has hammered the global travel sector, resulting in expensive rerouting of aircraft as well as much higher jet fuel costs that are squeezing margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“And your painting is wonderful,” she said, squeezing both his hands in hers.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood