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as in condensed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters
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as in shrank
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the substance can compress under pressure
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Recent Examples of compressed
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
There's no propulsion system, though there are attitude control thrusters using compressed nitrogen gas and a parachute system for reentry.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The Wall Street firm is warning investors to be increasingly mindful of valuation risk for the stock market as a whole, where leadership is highly concentrated, artificial-intelligence spending is unprecedented and the equity risk premium is compressed to near historic levels.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Not everyone is going to be Curry Barker and develop a large audience that’s compressed and ready to watch their first film.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
There's no propulsion system, though there are attitude control thrusters using compressed nitrogen gas and a parachute system for reentry.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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The accelerated consumption cycle has also compressed the window in which a title can generate revenue, with mid-tier content suffering most.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The Wall Street firm is warning investors to be increasingly mindful of valuation risk for the stock market as a whole, where leadership is highly concentrated, artificial-intelligence spending is unprecedented and the equity risk premium is compressed to near historic levels.
—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
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This interview has been edited and condensed.
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
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In 2024, the market shrunk 2% for the first time, losing some 50 million consumers.
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Other counties around the Carolinas that shrunk in overall population saw more Hispanic residents, including Union County, South Carolina, and Bertie County, North Carolina.
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Kimberli Pierce said her husband came home a hardened man.
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Strong integrity, without humility or collaboration, becomes rigidity—as seen in Steve Jobs, whose candor fueled innovation but hardened relationships.
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Like many European carmakers, it has been squeezed by fresh tariffs on its exports to the United States as well as struggling to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicles manufacturers, including BYD.
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Until then, concern that the smartphone market would continue to be squeezed by memory chip shortages had led investors to take a cautious view on Qualcomm’s prospects.
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The twine constricted in its loop around my shoulder.
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No one is constricted to a static office environment.
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His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.
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Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design.
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As the convention opened, hundreds packed the line stretching outside the convention center.
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The combo version ships with both the printer and the AMS 2 Pro packed together in a single large box with thick foam supports, transport locks, and protective bracing that secure the motion system during shipping.
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“Compressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compressed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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