compromise
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Some worry that insufficient calorie and nutrient intake could compromise bone growth, puberty and brain development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
In a compromise, Rodriguez pushed for the parks allocation to be doubled, taking it to 0.065% — but over a 10-year transition, instead of the four that was previously considered.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
When a compromise was finally struck at roughly $60 million last month, the collective sigh of relief from China’s 200-million-strong soccer fan base was instantly met with the familiar sting of being one of them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Revealing the plans on Monday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children, and that is why this ban must happen."
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“You have principles and you don’t want to compromise them—but I’m begging you, Richard. There’s got to be something you can do....I mean...the baby...”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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