compartmentalize

Example Sentences

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Grief, for them, is not something to be compartmentalized or “fixed” — it can be a powerful and rewarding thread in the fabric of living.

From Seattle Times

By contrast, the U.S. system is more compartmentalized, the report said.

From Washington Times

The tree will seal and close the wound, compartmentalizing it with healing lobes to cover it and prevent rot.

From Seattle Times

Everything is very compartmentalized, and that is very cult-like to me.

From Los Angeles Times

“At the end of the day, I have always been pretty good about compartmentalizing and being able to stay focused in this building, so I’m just going to keep rolling with that.”

From Seattle Times