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a condensation of the opinion issued by the state's supreme court
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as in condensing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
a staff employed in the condensation of magazine articles
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Recent Examples of condensation
These walls are there to prevent condensation from leaking out and food and drinks from sliding off.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
The team is both a symbol of national pride and a condensation of battles Haitians have long fought for dignity and self-determination.
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Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for condensation
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
The team is both a symbol of national pride and a condensation of battles Haitians have long fought for dignity and self-determination.
—
Laurent Dubois,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for condensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
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The three liberal justices dissented as to the Equal Protection Clause, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor read a summary of her dissent from the bench.
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The office includes many of the architectural elements Wright was famous for, like the use of organic and local materials and compression and release.
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This downturn is attributed to price compression caused by an oversupply in cultivation markets, meaning lower prices despite stable sales volumes.
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Without ever using the words, this House of the Dragon season evokes all-too-real fears about police funding, abridgment of freedom of speech and the insidiousness of theocratic rule.
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That, plus a picture of Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, remains its best abridgment.
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Matt Hooper’s squeezing of the Styrofoam cup in answer to Shaw’s squeezing of the beer can was something that actually happened.
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So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
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The abbreviation dates to the early 20th century, and the spelling emcee emerged as the spoken form became a standalone noun and verb, meaning to host or present an event.
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Rod Stewart recently had trouble breathing on stage Richie's concert abbreviation comes days after another music icon appeared to struggle on stage.
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Europe is a pain point thanks to local consumer fatigue, a contraction in Middle Eastern tourism caused by the war — the Gulf consumer base contracted 15% to 25% in Q1 2026 — and reduced US tourism due to a strong euro, reducing pricing advantages in travel shopping.
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Why sell during a market contraction for ultra-contemporary works?
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Placer Superior Court Judge Eugene Gini granted the request and postponed the bail review hearing until next Monday.
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Then, during extra time, Germany briefly took a 2-1 lead that was taken off the board because of a VAR review that determined a foul occurred before the go-ahead score.
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The cost of the pool renovation has risen to $16 million, federal contracting records show.
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If your area gets cold in the winter, store it to keep the resin from contracting and expanding and becoming weaker.
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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