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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

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

Net interest income may remain weak due to margin compression and forex translation effects, while non-interest income and cost-control efforts could provide support, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

My boxers were not suited for providing structural integrity while I was running around, and I wished I had thought to bring some compression shorts or something.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

"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

While a football coach nearby was calling 911, Murray began chest compressions.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2025

Julia asks Anjalee for her worst memory and she describes how her father tried to save her mother's life by performing chest compressions in their home until the paramedics arrived.

From BBC May 17, 2025

Everyone prepares to take him from the water, wrap him in blankets, give him rescue breaths and chest compressions, all while they bring him to the ambulance.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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