compromise
Example Sentences
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If the Tillis-Alsobrooks compromise sticks, it would solve a major problem keeping the bill from proceeding and could trigger the Senate Banking Committee to vote on the bill as soon as this month.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
Or would we demand that she compromise her principles because it’s pragmatic to let go of the idealism of youth?
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Iran has handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks to end a standoff that is proving costly for its economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Tariffs on Scotch whisky from the U.K. currently stand at 10%, but were slated to increase to 25% in June, when a previous trade compromise on the spirits was set to expire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
It looked less and less likely that one of the three men could win, and some delegates began looking for a compromise candidate.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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