compromise
Example Sentences
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European lawmakers and countries struck a provisional compromise on the reform, which was launched in response to political pressure to curb migration -- paving the way for its final approval.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
"There's adults and teenagers on there mixing in, so there's going to have to be some type of compromise to get the content that works for both of them."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
This is an invitation for unions to refuse to compromise on their demands because an employer can oppose a deal and still may have to accept it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
She would not compromise her dignity, and shrieked at us so that we might know it.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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