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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 condensation trails form when planes fly through cold air, creating a cloud-like blanket that traps heat in the atmosphere.
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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
The eatery had an open container of food in the walk-in freezer directly underneath a frozen condensation leak.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Key Features: Leak-resistant straw cap, dishwasher-safe, double-wall vacuum insulation, designed to prevent condensation, stores hot or cold drinks
Colors: 18
Size: 26 oz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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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
The eatery had an open container of food in the walk-in freezer directly underneath a frozen condensation leak.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Key Features: Leak-resistant straw cap, dishwasher-safe, double-wall vacuum insulation, designed to prevent condensation, stores hot or cold drinks
Colors: 18
Size: 26 oz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for condensation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condensation
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The Cybertruck, according to the autopsy summary, caught fire and fully burned.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Federal officials review cost summaries, floor plans and other information to determine that rate.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 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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Soon enough, other companies and products entered the field for better (Recorded Books) or worse (abridgments).—
Katherine A. Powers,
Washington Post,
22 June 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its compression services in unconventional resource plays across the U.S., with capital expenditures planned between $158 million and $182 million for 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their compression is also flattering for my backside and thighs since the thick fabric provides a subtle lift that accentuates my curves.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each of the six theme clues is a single word that can be broken into two parts: The first is a state abbreviation, and the second is a way of describing the answer.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The passengers, who were not named in the lawsuit and rather referred to by abbreviations, are mostly American citizens from all across the country, including New York, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, while several passengers are from Canada.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lot of fear right now, understandably, there’s been a ton of contraction in the business.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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The British economy had recorded zero growth in the third quarter and lackluster monthly GDP data since then, with a 0.1% contraction in October and a 0.1% expansion in November.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The results of the in-depth review will be communicated transparently.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Business What's next for Wawa in North Carolina Jan 10, 2025 Go deeper (1 min. read) Food and Drink Breaking James Beard names 3 Charlotte semifinalists for 2025 awards Jan 22, 2025 Go deeper (2 min. read) Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Charlotte.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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