as in compressed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
a styptic pencil stops the bleeding by constringing the small blood vessels at the site of cut
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Distribution economics in that world get compressed brutally; whoever runs the store sets the terms.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026 -
Over those eight years, Iowa slowly compressed it down to a flat tax.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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As more families feel squeezed by rising costs and growing debt, credit counseling might offer a path forward.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Apply rooting hormone if desired, then wrap the area tightly with damp sphagnum moss that has been soaked for several hours and squeezed to remove any extra moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Fashion Sales Amazon’s fashion department is packed with deals on airy clothes, supportive shoes, and cute and functional accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Nebraska fans have packed Charles Schwab Field as the Cornhuskers (42-15) attempted to win their third consecutive Big Ten Tournament.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Constringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constringed. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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