compartmentalize

Example Sentences

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So I stopped trying to be my whole self everywhere, and gave myself permission to prioritize and compartmentalize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

When seismic events occur, part of the rational human response is to compartmentalize, even making light of the trauma.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2025

“Just being able to compartmentalize everything that’s been going on, being able to take all the emotions and leave them off the court,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

It was wonderful to be seen that way and have my skill set and my hyphenates acknowledged and not having to compartmentalize because he sees me as a creator, much like he’s a creator.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

I’d been trained my entire life to compartmentalize, to give my entire focus to the situation at hand, and I leaned hard on the habits developed from years and years of study and work.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin