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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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At Tower 208, a component known as a compression paddle was not securely bonded to the pylon, allowing debris to form and creating a dangerous air pocket, the filing said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Investors still aren’t thrilled with the soft market, pricing stocks as if the margin compression will continue.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

This time, though, Draper made it on to court, appearing initially nervous - but without the compression sleeve that supported him through recent appearances.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Indeed, Josh Jamner, senior investment strategy analyst at ClearBridge Investments, said the recent compression in stock valuation has been driven primarily by improving corporate earnings expectations, rather than investors simply paying higher prices for stocks.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

You know, because my leggings remind him of compression bandages.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

"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

Mr Holmes also accompanied Theo and his father in the ambulance to hospital and continued carrying out chest compressions while Mr Jones used a bag valve and mask to push oxygen into Theo's lungs.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

The son called 911 and performed chest compressions on his mother until paramedics arrived.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 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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