compromise
Example Sentences
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She ended up wearing her hair in a visible bun as a compromise, the complaint states.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
What were the other compromise approaches along the way?
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
"You're actually having to compromise a wee bit on the actual facilities at some places," he explained.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
It was a compromise of a room, with a few good “pieces” for guests to look at, and the rest of it for people to use.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
