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compactness





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For Ruwaydah, the city's compactness is another big reason why her videos have become so popular.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Those principles include compactness, contiguity and the preservation of political subdivisions, including cities and counties, and “communities of interest” that have geography, culture or an economic sector in common.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

She achieved such compactness through exquisite craftsmanship and a degree of precision that did not waste words.

From New York Times ● May 14, 2024

His galley was a marvel of compactness but every item in it had been the result of months of thought and work.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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