as in compression
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing
the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed
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Vibration from grinding machines and compaction equipment and oil and asphalt smells can also be expected, according to the Broadway Complete Streets website.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
There also have been issues with soil compaction and erosion, as well as impacts from trash and human waste.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
And to test the compaction, the crew uses special devices that send shock waves into the soil to measure thickness and other soil qualities.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Boston should be on the rising end of that seesaw, but many areas of the city were built on soft soil prone to compaction.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
There also have been issues with soil compaction and erosion, as well as impacts from trash and human waste.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
And to test the compaction, the crew uses special devices that send shock waves into the soil to measure thickness and other soil qualities.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Boston should be on the rising end of that seesaw, but many areas of the city were built on soft soil prone to compaction.
—Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2024
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The jury’s still out on whether compression socks actually protect your muscles from damage during a hard effort.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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His death was ruled a homicide by compression of the neck.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This step is essential to prevent condensation from forming inside your storage container, which can lead to ice crystals that negatively impact the flavor and texture of the dish.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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The gadget is made of insulated stainless steel that helps prevent condensation and keeps drinks chilled without ice.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
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Blaming contraction in Hollywood, the Television Critics Association has canceled the Winter TCA.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Poor contraction causes the heart to not pump with enough force for blood to circulate properly.1 Systolic heart failure happens when the heart pumps at 40% or less of its ejection fraction.Alexandria Nyembwe, PhD, RN, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Compaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compaction. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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