compromise

Example Sentences

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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

He argues that if the jailed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is released, she could play a decisive role, even at the age of 80, in finding an acceptable compromise.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

So we’re trying to build a compromise with the people who are more worried about enforcement.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 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

“We all have something that we’re willing to compromise our values for. Just like your friend, who is fighting to regain control … but not nearly as hard as she could be.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer