compartment
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In October, video was widely shared of flames belching from the overhead storage compartment of an Air China flight, reportedly caused by a lithium battery.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
To break down these fatty acids, plant cells use a specialized structure known as the peroxisome, a membrane-bound compartment also found in human cells.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026
A one-way fare to North Korea cost roughly $150 to $215—the higher price granting passengers a softer bed and a door for their bunker compartment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
The robots have four wheels and a bigger internal compartment for carrying food and goods .
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
I forgot my diary in the glove compartment and if the lights hadn't turned red for me, Mum would've driven off to Lorenzo Hussingtree's with it.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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A lot of Arasheben’s rings have James Bond elements such as secret compartments or special elements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Take, for example, the viral “snackle box,” which contains multiple compartments to hold everything from your favorite packaged snacks and candies to cut up fruit and vegetables.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
These frozen meals were arranged in heat-and-serve aluminum trays with three compartments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
After hitting the iceberg, five watertight compartments were breached, leading to Titanic sinking.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
The tiered compartments fan open, exposing a medley of beauty instruments tucked into nooks and crannies.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Vocabulary lists containing compartment
"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 6
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A Farewell To Arms
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ment
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