Example Sentences

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They said the Social Security Administration has compartmentalized access, making it less likely that someone would have the information to spot all the pieces of the scam, as they did.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2018

And here's how Streep has compartmentalized negative criticism, since at least 1989:

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2017

In contrast, Mahan has compartmentalized his current golf life to the point of keeping an emotional distance.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 6, 2016

That is not someone who has compartmentalized his creationism.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2014