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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
Frost aside, condensation is one of the main threats to storing your vehicle outside and despite being in a heated garage with the roof off and the windows folded down, the VX220 often succumbed to a moldy, and sometimes wet, interior.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Also found: rust, beaded condensation and peeling caulk.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
These condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Frost or condensation buildup in the window—a little is to be expected, but entire window panes covered in ice or moisture could mean a draft.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Also found: rust, beaded condensation and peeling caulk.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
These condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Frost or condensation buildup in the window—a little is to be expected, but entire window panes covered in ice or moisture could mean a draft.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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For instance, generative AI can help teams with client notes and call summaries.—
Nikolaus Kimla,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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South-Point asked city hall to shut down two segments of Craig linking Loop 820 to nearby residential neighborhoods — Haynie Street to the east and Putnam Street to the west — allowing its crews to install fiber optic, water and sewer lines beneath the road, according to the city’s project summary.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2025
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Nationalism has been a liberating force, but it has also been exploited to justify the abridgment of rights.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to CDs, and especially streaming, abridgments are now comparatively rare.—
Katherine A. Powers,
Washington Post,
22 June 2024
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Balls with compression of 90 and higher are suitable for advanced players.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to being both lightweight and quick drying, the material also provides gentle compression for an overall smooth appearance.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Paddy is an abbreviation of Pádraig, the Irish spelling of Patrick.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mercosur is the Spanish abbreviation for the Southern Common Market, a regional trade bloc made up of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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The year was more complex in the Southeast Asian markets, where the contraction in sales at distributors affected overall performance.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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The decline was sharper than predicted by a Reuters poll of analysts, reversing January’s modest 0.5% increase and marking the first contraction since January 2024.—
John Liu,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to the Department of Defense source, there was little oversight of the people conducting the review, which contributed to the mistakes.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Now read the latest Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung, and smartphone headlines in Forbes’ weekly Android Circuit news digest...—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Real Estate Philadelphia's big developments to watch in 2025 Mar 3, 2025 Go deeper (3 min. read) News Eagles in talks with White House about Super Bowl celebration Feb 24, 2025 Go deeper (1 min. read) Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Philadelphia.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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