compromise
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Mr. Magyar says Hungary should eventually adopt the euro and pledged to help facilitate European Union decision-making, which requires unanimity on key issues, and to seek compromise even when he disagrees with Brussels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
De Benedictis-Kessner said that process could yield some sort of compromise rather than a total rent freeze.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In April, in response to a lawsuit by bureau employees over the CFPB’s attempt to lay off 90% of its staff, the administration offered a compromise proposal: slashing two-thirds.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
By our count, during nine of these 10 sessions, gains were primarily driven by signs of de-escalation or compromise either pertaining to the White House’s tariffs or the conflict with Iran.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
But the fact that she couldn’t meet me halfway, that she couldn’t compromise with me, is selfish.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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