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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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In April, in response to a lawsuit by bureau employees over the CFPB’s attempt to lay off 90% of its staff, the administration offered a compromise proposal: slashing two-thirds.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

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

She ended up wearing her hair in a visible bun as a compromise, the complaint states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Finally, the compromise called for a special impartial committee to be created to hear the policemen’s grievances.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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