compact

Example Sentences

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"Defensively, it's a structure that closes down the midfield corridor, where there are more players, and allows us to be more compact," Arbeloa said.

From BBC

Only GM has succeeded in keeping some of that market with a lineup of compact SUVs.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Thursday, mangled metal screeched as an excavator compacted the skeletons of former homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Under Cherundolo, who spent his whole playing career in Germany, the team ran a German-influenced, high-press system that combined fast-paced attacking with defensive discipline, emphasizing quick transitions and a compact defensive organization.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, they frequently attached themselves to mesothelial cells, forming compact, mixed cell spheres.

From Science Daily