as in to compress
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
plans to narrow down the scope of the investigation into the government scandal
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With dry powder and capital commitments accelerating, competition has intensified — spreads are compressing, and investors are asking: Where does the real edge come from now?—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025 -
Made by compressing wool fibers using only soap, water, and friction, the material doesn’t just keep you warm in the winter.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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They have been squeezed at both ends: preparation curtailed by a post-season Club World Cup, but also a transfer deadline that caused deep uncertainty over the future of several players, as well as the size of squad Guardiola will have to manage.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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When the dry season comes, that sponge is slowly squeezed.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Narrow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow%20%28down%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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