Example Sentences

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That compartmentalizing and focus they learned on the field, he said, “that gives you opportunity to keep on fighting for the real life stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But by compartmentalizing and integrating digital screens to show their inventory—rather than the rows of products—machines can offer about twice as many items.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2025

“To me, compartmentalizing is when an individual exercises a healthy boundary, with intention, in service of a value they hold,” she explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The tree will seal and close the wound, compartmentalizing it with healing lobes to cover it and prevent rot.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Barack, who’s always been good at compartmentalizing, managed to be admirably present and undistracted when he was with us.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama