compound

Example Sentences

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However, when researchers treated these cells with a compound that boosts metabolism, the negative effects were prevented.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"There are many stories of survivors from Vietnam that had severe injuries -- compound fractures -- just from the ejection," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Retirement savings have decades to compound and may need to support him and his wife for 30 years or more, making the tax break more valuable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The concrete compound features an Instagram-ready layout with 15,320 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, and 9.5 bathrooms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The tall, slender man and his goofy wife had been guests in the family compound.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez