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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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After Spivey’s truck arrived at the police impound lot, Jones pointed out a compartment concealed in the back seat and asked Tamasi to open it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The researchers describe this system as a "pseudo-organelle," a functional compartment that is not enclosed by a membrane but still plays a major role in organizing cell behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The robots have four wheels and a bigger internal compartment for carrying food and goods .

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

I was about to say something when I saw him open the glove compartment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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