as in compressing
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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In practice, this looks like development timelines compressing because approvals and feasibility checks move earlier.—
John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recognizing an opening, navigating unfamiliar terrain outside the tank, identifying a viable route to the ocean and then physically compressing through a drainpipe — that is not a simple reflex.— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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Step Back The core Pentagon automation technology for targeting is Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which allows military personnel to plan strikes by clicking, dragging, and dropping in a single program, condensing hours or days of work into minutes.— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Organizers say condensing the South by Southwest Conference and Festival to one weekend for 2026 will increase discovery of new music as attendees from the tech leg of the conference can now partake in the concerts.— Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
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Medical cost inflation surged, squeezing margins and forcing guidance lower, while Washington added uncertainty around reimbursements and oversight.— Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, inflation has ticked higher yet again, squeezing budgets and leaving less room for aggressive repayment strategies.— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Constringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/constringing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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