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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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The two unions, which represent journalists, said the recent actions appear to compromise editorial independence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

APS said it is working on a way for large customers to develop their own power generation, but it can’t compromise reliability or affordability for others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"This compromise text will help restore deeply damaged trust," said Socialist lawmaker Elie Califer, who is from Guadeloupe and put forward the bill.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

I was happy with the compromise we’d made.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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