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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
The Chicago Bulls didn’t get to play their game against the Miami Heat on Thursday because of condensation on the court.
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, this method of storing cushions will result in the buildup of ambient humidity and condensation inside the container, which causes extensive mold and mildew to grow, which can completely ruin both the foam core and the fabric of your cushions from the inside out.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The insulated design means no condensation puddles and no lukewarm sips, ever.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the windshield can quickly be removed by opening a window.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
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The Sill reports that appointments with their human plant specialists have increased 30% as people tire of advice from chatbot service agents, influencers, and AI summaries.—
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At the start, Henry labored alone, and Frank applied himself to another joint project, an abridgment of the O.E.D.—
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The firm sued, calling the order a violation of the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of speech and Fifth Amendment guarantee of due process - a requirement for the government to use a fair legal process.—
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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Shortly after, viewers see chest compressions being performed on Jo as Link (Chris Carmack) prays in a church surrounded by candles.—
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The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).—
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Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.—
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Hassan’s team instead squeezed a photon’s intensity and demonstrated real-time control, fluctuating between intensity and phase-squeezing by adjusting the silica’s position relative to the beams.—
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Crisafulli has since distanced himself from the pledge, backing the plan to build in the park after his new government’s own review also recommended the proposal.—
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The fees in question at Monday’s meeting are for a design review application, an environmental consultant, and the city attorney’s work on development agreements, among other things.—
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Byrne's team assessed the potential for tectonic activity on Europa's seafloor with a new model that factored in stresses from gravitational tides incurred by Jupiter, the long-term contraction of the moon as its interior gradually cools and the convection of heat energy through the mantle.—
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Calcium promotes muscle contraction, including in the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels.—
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As the twelfth title in her bestselling McKellar Math line—which introduces math concepts in fun, easy-to-digest ways—this one has a more personal focus.—
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But the sequin dress is easy-to-digest glamour.—
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“Condensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condensation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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