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compromise

Definition for compromise

verb as in come to an agreement

verb as in put in jeopardy

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Example Sentences

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But congressional Democrats have a history of compromising with Republicans when the stakes are high.

From Salon

He believes a compromise to accommodate the event is possible and even likely.

"We're human beings. Some form of communication, compromise. It was really really traumatic. I wouldn't wish that on my own enemies."

From BBC

California tried a compromise; now it must defend its right to set stronger standards, invest in clean infrastructure and refuse to subsidize companies that break their commitments.

The inquest heard that much of the evidence "was compromised and incomplete" after being removed in the search for Mr Davies, who was found in the kitchen area of his demolished home after six hours.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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