compact
Example Sentences
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Their orbit, compact but intense, was dictated by their decision to stay near his job and to oversee the reconstruction of their home.
From Los Angeles Times
"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.
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
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