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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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Yet, there are also reasons and room for each side to negotiate and compromise, analysts said at a Middle East Institute forum on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

By our count, during nine of these 10 sessions, gains were primarily driven by signs of de-escalation or compromise either pertaining to the White House’s tariffs or the conflict with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

These are tough sights to put in a film, tougher still to thread them to a notion of personal compromise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Both houses of parliament seem to have different visions for the ban, meaning they will likely need to reach a compromise before it can become law.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Indeed, Woodall refused to relinquish leadership of the expedition or make any kind of compromise, even after he received a message from President Mandela appealing for reconciliation as a matter of national interest.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer