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Recent Examples of subcompact
The subcompact Kicks is notably smaller than the compact Rogue SUV that’s Nissan’s top-selling vehicle.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
Finally, at Buick, the Encore GX, a sporty subcompact SUV, saw a sales slide of 26.8% to 14,675 sold in the quarter.
GM's dealer inventory at the end of the quarter was 627,048 compared with last quarter when dealers had 581,001 vehicles in stock.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
Driving the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Purists may scoff at this subcompact AMG’s lack of cylinders, but rest assured, this thing’s got ample punch.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
People look at a BYD Dolphin electric subcompact during the 2023 Shenyang International Auto Show on May 3, 2023 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province of China.
—Sonia Heng, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024
Finally, at Buick, the Encore GX, a sporty subcompact SUV, saw a sales slide of 26.8% to 14,675 sold in the quarter.
GM's dealer inventory at the end of the quarter was 627,048 compared with last quarter when dealers had 581,001 vehicles in stock.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
Driving the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Purists may scoff at this subcompact AMG’s lack of cylinders, but rest assured, this thing’s got ample punch.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
People look at a BYD Dolphin electric subcompact during the 2023 Shenyang International Auto Show on May 3, 2023 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province of China.
—Sonia Heng, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
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The new model looks more substantial while maintaining the four-door coupe silhouette and the slanted roof of the previous model.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Mar. 2025
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Angered that Hill refused a command, Miami-Dade Police Officer Danny Torres was seen on police body-camera video yanking open the driver’s side door of the superstar’s sleek coupe, pulling Hill out of the vehicle by the back of his head, pinning him to the ground with a knee and handcuffing him.—
Charles Rabin and,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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About two dozen people held signs lambasting the billionaire outside a dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The driver of the No. 48 car has recorded five Top Five finishes through the season’s first six races.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2025
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Tesla automobiles, dealerships and charging stations around the world have been vandalized — or worse — as the company’s CEO has positioned himself as a right-wing kingmaker in recent months.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The top-performing subsectors were household appliances, consumer services, and automobiles.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Commission was created to enforce gambling laws and restrictions in Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new agreement with the Seminole Tribe — called a compact — giving the Tribe exclusive rights to offer sports betting in Florida.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Downsides By emphasizing making the hose compact, manufacturers sometimes cut corners on hose durability and strength.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Knit Picks acrylic yarn mini pack: $29.99 (Walmart) This selection of high-quality yarn in various colors can inspire a knitter or crocheter’s next project.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, which was also posted to TikTok, the young reality star modeled one of her own designs — a black latex mini dress.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Other groups expressed support for the new auto tariffs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs placed on the auto industry risk raising car prices for U.S. consumers, experts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Police responded to a hit-and-run crash in the 6500 block of West 115th Street at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, finding a man had been struck by a dark-colored BMW sedan, which was driven off south on Natchez Avenue, police said.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, an officer attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop around 10:37 p.m. on a white Acura sedan on Queen Street that allegedly had registration plates that did not match the vehicle, according to the Southington Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hill, who was seen in film footage of the assassination scrambling across the back of the presidential limousine to reach the president and his wife, Jacqueline, had died peacefully at home, the family said in a statement.—
Bill Trott,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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When the limousine entered the hospital grounds, Mr. Hill removed his suit coat and placed its lining around the president’s head, covering his gruesome wounds.—
Richard Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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