constriction
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Here he exploited the Venturi principle, which shows that the velocity of a fluid or gas increases as it passes through a constriction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
This constriction reduces oxygen delivery to the retina and begins a chain reaction that can eventually lead to long term vision impairment.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
The introduction of Turner somewhat cushions that constriction, but more so by the sights of Ellis-Taylor’s remarkable Hattie.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2024
And that does feel like a bit of a backslide because of the constriction of this industry right now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
The only difficulty is the glottal stop, the constriction of the throat that occurs when someone with a classic Brooklyn accent pronounces "bottle."
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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