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compatible

[kuhm-pat-uh-buhl] / kəmˈpæt ə bəl /


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And she questioned how a “special rule” permitting religious entities to flout antidiscrimination laws could be compatible with “a society where all people live and work together.”

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

I’ve seen it happen to friends of mine, where there is a separation because the people that we turned into are now no longer compatible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

But not third-party smart home apps if, say, you use a Ring camera or a garage opener that isn’t compatible with the company’s HomeKit platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

She claimed the motion was "divisive, discriminatory and wrong" and was not compatible with Brighton & Hove's commitments to be a welcoming and inclusive city.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

For other types of human groups as well, “a few hundred” seems to be an upper limit for group size compatible with everyone’s knowing everybody.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond


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