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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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The two unions, which represent journalists, said the recent actions appear to compromise editorial independence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

European lawmakers and countries struck a provisional compromise on the reform, which was launched in response to political pressure to curb migration -- paving the way for its final approval.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Iran is nearing a compromise to get half of that money released at an early stage, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Meantime, the governor of Massachusetts, Calvin Coolidge, refused to broker a compromise.

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




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