compromise
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Voila, Ms. Bass brokered a compromise with her progressive City Council to delay the $30 an hour minimum by two years and phase in increases more slowly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But while they can survive conditions above 40C for a limited time, even prolonged exposure at much lower temperatures "appears to significantly compromise their health and survival", Mella said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
He said he hopes the Bureau of Reclamation will heed the state’s call for compromise “to avoid another massive salmon kill.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The result, a compromise, imposed harsh peace terms on a defeated Germany.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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