compact
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The 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will take place in a more geographically compact area, but the country plans to build 11 new stadiums, whereas this year’s World Cup will only use existing ones.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
He sings with an unusual drawl that connects to the diction of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, and his compact melodies and tightly structured chord progressions put his voice and lyrics in the foreground.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The downside of more advanced technologies can be the higher cost, though certain machines become more compact or affordable with scale.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Ford says the truck’s interior will be roomier than a compact crossover SUV’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
At the edges, near the tracks, tall weeds have taken over—tough plants with stringy stalks, small leaves, and compact flowers.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing compact
com-, con-
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"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov
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