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compartment

[kuhm-pahrt-muhnt] / kəmˈpɑrt mənt /


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"This really bucked that trend and caused selective reduction of fat in that visceral compartment."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

She said, the injury had caused "compartment syndrome" which put her leg at risk.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Photos from the scene of her death show kids’ toys spilling out of her glove compartment.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

Lillian opened the glove compartment and fumbled for her rosary beads.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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