- present tense form of compromise (3rd person singular).
- plural of compromise.
compromises
Example Sentences
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“So I can only go by what he and the training staff are telling me. So, unless I hear otherwise, that hitting compromises his health, then I’m going to keep putting him in the lineup.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Childbirth presents one of the most profound evolutionary compromises.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
But the US military has previously admitted it had to make compromises -- mainly on the internal decor -- to get the aircraft into service as quickly as possible for Trump.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
He’s the person who finds compromises and solutions.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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