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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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The Mommy and Me class is a great compromise, says Foon, 49, who lives in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

He previously said he would take "responsibility" to fund the defence plan and make "no compromise" on defence.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

“It’s how you exploit it, how you compromise against other performance areas, and how you can maximize performance in other areas.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

I think a compromise to balance the system will probably cut or cap benefits only for higher earners, while increasing some taxes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“We all have something that we’re willing to compromise our values for. Just like your friend, who is fighting to regain control … but not nearly as hard as she could be.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Carney’s experience mirrors that of leaders from Brussels to Mexico City, where pre-emptive compromises have failed to buy immunity from Washington’s trade wrath.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Far from being a flawless machine, the body reads more like a patchwork of compromises shaped by millions of years of evolutionary tinkering.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

At the same meeting, Noel Gould of the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council said the council is supporting the project after working closely with the developers to reach compromises.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

He’s the person who finds compromises and solutions.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

A handful of residential units were inundated, including a few where electricity had to be shut off because their electrical panels were compromised.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

One heavily redacted document, external - marked "declassified" - mentions the PRC and "likely leaked, compromised data".

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The new prosecutor said that although the case “revealed a grave and very troubling picture,” the evidence was insufficient for conviction and the trial’s fairness was compromised.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Once that protective barrier is compromised, harmful microbial products can enter the bloodstream, reach the liver, and trigger inflammatory immune responses, including excessive activation of CD8+ T cells.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

What I want to tell Theo is that he and I feel like an unfinished telephone call, one where the call gets dropped when static hadn’t compromised the line.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

The specifics of what was leaked have not been released, but the Secret Service said their agent faced a "potential criminal inquiry", involving allegations of "compromising operational and information security".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

"Europe should have access to the world’s most capable AI without compromising control over their data, operations or digital future," Microsoft President Brad Smith said in the statement.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Is it worth compromising our retirement goals to pay for a prestigious undergraduate education that may not deliver enough additional value?

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

This can guard against new and emerging cyber threats capable of compromising a vulnerable device.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

Once again, Wendell Phillips and other abolitionists told Anthony that her behavior was compromising the antislavery cause.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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