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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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If a compromise is reached to reopen the Strait, one sign it is durable will be if Gulf countries begin to transit through the Strait and restart flights in the region, Seloom says.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

World Athletics said allowing the athletes to transfer their nationality "would impinge upon and compromise the imperatives underlying the World Athletics eligibility rules and transfer of allegiance regulations".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The FAA said earlier this year that the increase in traffic could compromise operations at O’Hare, the busiest U.S. airport by flight volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

And so Luna and Leger Fernández essentially brokered that compromise.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

It sounded less like a compromise and more like a present, honestly.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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