1.   And why do half those shoes cost almost as much as a compact car?

2.   At least two of the vehicles were compact cars.

3.   Astronomical gas prices and a tradition of compact cars would seem to make most of Europe less hospitable than the United States to sport utilities.

4.   At the other end, the trunk is reasonably deep and reasonably large for a compact car, although the taillights intrude mightily into the opening.

5.   Both ride and handling, in fact, are above average for compact cars.

6.   A co-worker asked me recently about a particular compact car she was thinking about buying.

7.   All the leaves can fall overnight, hiding small plants and compact cars below.

8.   Bucket seats and compact cars drove romantics out, as well.

9.   Compact pickups can be quite a bargain on the used-car market, and even brand-new they often cost less than a comparably equipped compact car.

10.   Company officials have said a compact car is not out of the question.