compound

Example Sentences

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Using his acute sense of smell and training to detect a chemical compound within explosives, Magawa would then alert human handlers of mines that could be later safely removed.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

Lebanese officials said diplomatic practice prevents them from forcibly removing anyone from the embassy compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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 furniture was old, and the paint was faded and dirty in places, but the compound was swept, and the house was neat on the inside.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo