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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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The compromise agreement comes after a month of talks in which Ferrari and Audi were leading a push to prevent the move to 60-40 being made in one step for 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I was 18, and as a compromise, the court appointed a trustee to oversee my finances until I was 21.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For her part, Moafi believes that Dr. Mohan will be remembered for the way “she won’t compromise humanity in how she delivers care.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But while they can survive conditions above 40C for a limited time, even prolonged exposure at much lower temperatures "appears to significantly compromise their health and survival", Mella said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Finally, the compromise called for a special impartial committee to be created to hear the policemen’s grievances.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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