compressing

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“Higher costs are eroding household purchasing power and compressing business margins, while heightened uncertainty is dampening business confidence and investment,” the UN said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A ramjet External link uses an aircraft’s speed to “ram” air into the engine, compressing it in the process.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Transformer supply could normalize if manufacturing capacity expands, compressing margins for equipment suppliers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Deputy president of the Ulster Farmers' Union, John McLenaghan, said a changing climate is "compressing" an already-busy seasonal schedule.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I cupped my palms around it, compressing the ice into a compact ball.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence