compacts
- present tense form of compact (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
By design, the details of how "freedom cities" would be established are laden with legalese like "federal enclaves with special economic and jurisdictional zones" or "interstate compacts."
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2025
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
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
