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Recent Examples of subcompact
The company said the wrongdoing does not affect the safety of the vehicles already on roads, which include the Corolla subcompact and Lexus luxury vehicles.
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Yuri Kageyama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
The subcompact Kicks is notably smaller than the compact Rogue SUV that’s Nissan’s top-selling vehicle.
—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
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Yuri Kageyama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
The subcompact Kicks is notably smaller than the compact Rogue SUV that’s Nissan’s top-selling vehicle.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcompact
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The two-vehicle collision occurred at about 5:17 p.m. near Emmett Road and Hollow Road when a coupe crossed the center line and collided head-on with a large pickup truck, according to Idaho State Police.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Vanquish which ceased production in 2018, was reintroduced as a coupe in September, 2024; the company plans to build only 1,000.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that the strike on Deir al Balah was not connected to reports of six siblings and a friend being killed in an attack on a car in the same area on Sunday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy compares it to a dog chasing after the car.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Canada also announced 25% tariffs on certain automobiles exported from the U.S. that aren’t protected by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Similar in packaging to an IGH but different in execution, continuously variable hubs function like the transmission in a midrange automobile.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first seven states to pass the compact will play a pivotal role in establishing the rules for the compact commission.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 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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For a simplified solution, look no further than the Scotts Turf Builder mini spreader—a personal favorite.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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The actress and singer wore a silky mini look with a sheer, lace skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Listen to why Fain, who supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, firmly supports the tariffs on the auto industry.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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The change in used vehicle pricing is expected to remain far less dramatic than the unprecedented increases the auto industry saw during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Cox.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the moments after, a driver of a green sedan — who has yet to be identified — stopped to provide assistance, per footage captured by a home security camera.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Márquez said the man refused to get out of the sedan, but the woman exited and surrendered.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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There's no need to wait around for a taxi upon arrival, as all suite bookings include airport fast-track service and limousine pickup.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Add to that the promise of hundreds of Hollywood elite in limousines, dozens of red carpets and worldwide media coverage.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Subcompact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcompact. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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