Example Sentences

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"His paintings are so quiet and there are no children ... he must have compartmentalized his life and said 'no, no kids in the studio'."

From Reuters • Feb. 7, 2023

The student players said they have compartmentalized class work while on national team duty.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2021

Although his most stalwart fans have compartmentalized his films far away from the most unsavory facts, plenty of others have been offended to the point of boycotting his movies in perpetuity.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2020

He described the student body as “resilient” and said the youths have compartmentalized some of their feelings about the slaying for the sake of fulfilling their responsibilities.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2016