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compression

[kuhm-presh-uhn] / kəmˈprɛʃ ən /
NOUN
condensation
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However, liquidity remains a key upside risk for the index, as it could drive further yield compression.

From The Wall Street Journal

He briefly tried wearing compression socks for his swelling ankles, but stopped because he didn’t like them.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a belt squat machine, for people with shoulder impingement or spinal compression issues; a bilateral leg press which helps with imbalances; “specialty bars” which help avoid impact on the shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

Other brands have launched garments that use several different technologies—including tiny resin beads and graduated compression systems—to stimulate the lymphatic system.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says that investors’ more critical assessment of the AI sector’s balance sheets, potential returns on investment, likely margin compression and the problem of energy bottlenecks, is a good thing.

From MarketWatch