compromise

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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

However, the new June 2033 BTP, along with other bonds in the seven-year area, provides a notable risk-return compromise in absolute terms, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

He argues that if the jailed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is released, she could play a decisive role, even at the age of 80, in finding an acceptable compromise.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Indeed, Woodall refused to relinquish leadership of the expedition or make any kind of compromise, even after he received a message from President Mandela appealing for reconciliation as a matter of national interest.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer