compromise
Example Sentences
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But in yet another sign that finding a compromise may prove difficult, Ejei said "we certainly do not accept imposition", in a video shared by the judiciary's Mizan Online website.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Recently, the California Interscholastic Federation attempted a compromise for track and field competitions — offering honors and slots in competitions both to transgender athletes and to any biologically female athletes they would have displaced.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
His place as Durham's number three is a happy compromise, given the county has captain Alex Lees, a former England opener, and the highly-rated Ben McKinney in its ranks.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Many accepted martyrdom rather than compromise their faith.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Blues scales, used in blues, jazz, and other African-American traditions, grew out of a compromise between European and African scales.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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