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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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His plan includes refurbishing a power generation barge, while dozens of gas compression and power generation units are being repaired in the US, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

Another treatment, compression bracing, involves a specially fitted brace and is most effective in teenagers - but generally less so once the chest becomes rigid in adulthood.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The possible explanations included ordinary circulation wear and corrosion, mechanical damage occurring after minting, later compression under restricted conditions, and deformation during the original manufacturing process.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

Sometimes called a cloud couch, couch-in-a-box or modular floor sofa, this is a frameless, legless foam compression couch that sits directly on the floor and can open up into a bed.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

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

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

Ethan was soon joined at the scene by an off-duty carer from King's Mill Hospital and a teacher from a nearby primary school, who took turns with the compressions.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

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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