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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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Andrew Bishop’s base case remains that a face-saving compromise will be achieved by the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

“Our statements on this are designed to inform voters and raise awareness that if you bet on an election and vote in that contest, you could compromise your ability to vote.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Massing says "there is no compromise when it comes to the integrity of the sport" and adds that "player welfare is absolutely fundamental" when organising half-time shows.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Madame stroked the boys’ identical heads, which they rested on her knees in compromise, since her lap was full.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Childbirth presents one of the most profound evolutionary compromises.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

But the US military has previously admitted it had to make compromises -- mainly on the internal decor -- to get the aircraft into service as quickly as possible for Trump.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Lincoln was saying something fundamental: The Declaration, not the Constitution with its indefensible compromises on slavery, was the cause worth fighting for.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“They do. But if some of them were willing to work hard and make compromises, they might not have ideal lives, but they could make ends meet.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

His failure to slow sufficiently for yellow flags in qualifying compromised his starting position, but recovering from seventh to the podium and holding off the Ferraris was an impressive response.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

He believes sociologists owe it to students and the public to be transparent about these failures, including years of compromised research.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Intel’s guidance for a second-quarter gross margin of 39% represents a decline from the previous quarter, though the company attributed that performance to one-time “inventory benefits” from selling partially compromised chips.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

If left untreated, a cyclosporiasis infection can lead to dehydration quickly in the warm summer months, particularly among the elderly, young children and those with a compromised immune system.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

She circled a section that explains that RSV is more severe in people with compromised immune systems.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

"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

For her, "If entertainment attracts new fans without compromising the football itself then it is a positive thing."

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

And without further studies, it isn’t certain that young children can safely use the medications for weight loss without compromising a critical period of growth for their bones and brain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

A quarter said they probably could have withdrawn more money during retirement without compromising their financial security, and 8% said they definitely could have.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

The first, which will perhaps become increasingly important in an inquisitive age which professes to still value privacy, makes it possible to obtain sensitive information about a group of people without compromising any person’s privacy.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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