compress

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Entry-level workers, on the other hand, may benefit: AI can compress the learning curve, allowing less-experienced people to perform at higher levels sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But the history of infrastructure build-outs suggests the line between technology companies and the physical infrastructure they depend on tends to compress over time.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The theory is that when the bands compress or shrink toward the average, it means the yields are barely moving and a pronounced External link move in either direction is likely.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Days after Regeneron announced the strong results, the FDA granted the company a national priority voucher, which can compress the typical 10- to 12-month approval process to a matter of months or even weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Once the fighting had ended and the master had been served his meal, I took a cool compress and mug of cold ale up to Madam.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson