compromised

Example Sentences

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Unless you have reason to believe your longevity is compromised, waiting makes sense.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

“I’m proud of how we never compromised our values or lowered our sights for what California can and should be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"The public deserves answers. We urgently need to know who was responsible, how long this device was in place and whether any sensitive or classified information has been compromised."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

On the one hand, agents can be compromised by hackers to turn over data, typically through deceptive prompts or instructions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I know that I'm eating meat bits that escape this tragically simple procedure, but the principle of my decision is intact, even if the reality is compromised.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan