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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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Higher component costs may lead to margin compression and volume declines, with negative earnings revisions expected in the second half.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

So even in the way that the body moves, and the movement through the space, there’s compression and there’s release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

However, the bank’s net interest margin remains crucial for profitability and the analysts expect a 23bp on-year compression in 2026 NIM on lower asset yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

If Google achieved 6x compression today, someone will achieve 10x tomorrow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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