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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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One man had wedged two bags into a single compartment, and his seat was several rows behind mine.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

No-one in her compartment was hurt, she said, and "the train took people to Vydubychi station on the right bank, then it didn't go any further".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

In an otherwise empty compartment of a regional train on its way to a small town in Germany last month, a friendly passenger asked if I was headed to Halberstadt for “the note change.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The researchers describe this pattern as "increased compartment mingling."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

For Uncle John’s grave, the adzukulu had dug the compartment at the bottom center of the hole—a kind of hole within a hole.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba

Priority boarding and charging for larger carry-on bags are, in part, the result of oversized, hard-shelled wheelie bags being crammed into overhead compartments.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Designed to resemble a high-end fashion boutique, the space features floor-to-ceiling glass-front cabinetry, custom storage compartments, and elegant lighting.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The lottery group said players should check places like clothing pockets, handbags, backpacks, wallets and vehicle glove compartments to try to find the ticket.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Large sections of the genome are normally organized into relatively distinct active and inactive regions known as compartments.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

Full of secrets and hidden compartments that took time to open up.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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