compartment

Example Sentences

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"Red blood cells represent a hidden compartment of glucose metabolism that has not been appreciated until now," Jain says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

But the graying signal caller still had something left in the glove compartment, and if you think I typed that while speaking in a stentorian John Facenda voice, I absolutely did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

I stood as far back as I could in the snug compartment and grimaced my way through it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

During flight, astronauts will be in a crew compartment near the top.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

Quick as he can, Scoob shuts the hidden compartment, locks it, conceals the keyhole, and runs from his room.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone