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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a five-nation compact to control drug traffic
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the two made a compact never to artificially prolong the other's life in the event of incapacitating illness or injury
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as in consolidates
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site
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as in compresses
to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together
compact the snow into a tight ball for throwing
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Noun
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The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024 -
West Germany and South Korea agreed to similar terms in return for defense treaties with NATO and the United States.—
Michael McFaul,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the path to becoming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales requires more than formal merger agreements or cost reduction effects.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Swedish culture also concentrates on work-life balance, and mys plays heavily into that.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
12 Dec. 2024
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The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Dec. 2024
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Compacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compacts. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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