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as in compressed
to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter
the vessel constricted, thereby reducing the flow of blood
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as in condensed
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
constricted the opening with a clamp
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Moreover, this innovative tag compressed 1440 daily measurements into a 12-byte message, which was ultimately sent via a long-range network.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025 -
Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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These interviews have been edited and condensed.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Dec. 2024
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This Zoom interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The economy has shrunk by eighty-five per cent during the civil war.—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Latino share of the population in that area, a longtime enclave for Puerto Rican families, has shrunk faster than any other group in the last two decades.—
Winnie Hu,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The sword consists of a short, elongated, pointed blade with a handle with antennas, made of iron, combined with spheres made of copper alloys or copper.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The track also featured a rumble strip on the left for Turn 14, and the apex of Turn 15 was a bit elongated, both of which should help drivers navigate the section.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Yet the portion of Americans who drink has shrunk in recent years.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
3 Jan. 2025
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Terrific films abound, but the audience that once rushed to see them in theaters has shrunk.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That might be tricky given New York’s tight cap situation.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Autonomous vehicle technology has been hard to commercialize, with tight regulations and heavy investments forcing many companies to give up.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Public Service Enterprise Group, the company contracted to construct the project, applied Tuesday for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Maryland Public Service Commission.—
FOX45 News,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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If your pet appears sick or may have contracted bird flu, contact your veterinarian.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But in today’s world of fragmented channels, fluctuating labor and unpredictable supply, that linear model can easily break down.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In its third year, the show has grown every season so far in linear ratings; its seven-day audience before streaming is up by about 3 percent year to year at 6.82 million viewers.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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“Constricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constricted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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