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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

Among the most important contributors are heavy groundwater pumping, oil and gas extraction, the compression of relatively young sediments in river deltas, and the weight of expanding urban areas.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

“The weakness probably came from a bad weld that got jarred loose by the chain drive, or maybe too much compression from the Bimba cylinder.”

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

"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

This can be "hands-only" CPR to deliver timely chest compressions to get blood pumping.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2025

The defender collapsed on the field and medical staff appeared to do chest compressions on her during a 2-0 win over Utah.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2025

Rashid stopped the compressions and leaned down to put his fingers on her neck.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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