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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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Twenty Thai crew members returned home in mid-March, while three of their colleagues were missing and presumed trapped in the damaged engine compartment.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

A one-way fare to North Korea cost roughly $150 to $215—the higher price granting passengers a softer bed and a door for their bunker compartment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Just before the train pulled out, I saw several urns being loaded onto the baggage compartment of the train.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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