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compacts

  • present tense form
    of compact (3rd person singular).
    compact
    adjective
    joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid.

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The international community, through the United Nations, placed the islands under U.S. administration after World War II. Decades later, the nations voted in referendums to enter into the compacts with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026

For years, American drivers have been gravitating toward sport utility vehicles and away from sedans, compacts and hatchbacks.

From New York Times ● May 8, 2024

Chida was the chief architect of five-year compacts with the University of California and California State University, pledging financial stability in exchange for gains in graduation rates, access and affordability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

North Dakota relied on compacts to bring in law enforcement officers from around the region and the country for help, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

I run my fingers across glass pots, opening and closing compacts as if I'm preparing, until Bree returns moments later.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton