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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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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

"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

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

I reach past her into the glove compartment for my Rolaids.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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