- present tense form of compromise (3rd person singular).
- plural of compromise.
compromises
Example Sentences
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Speaking to BBC Sport before the latest dispute escalated, he said his understanding was White had helped secure the Netflix deal and compromises had been necessary to get the fight made.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“It’s really hard to figure out how to get millions of people to pay to watch something, and that challenge leads to all kinds of compromises and sacrifices.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“We repeatedly took compromises in order to keep the coalition together and move the legislation forward,” said Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase’s chief policy officer, in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
But the journey from two teenagers "mucking about with plasticine" to an Oscar-winning animation powerhouse has often hinged on chance decisions, practical compromises and creative instinct.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
University conferences and professional committees worried over the conflicts and compromises presented by academic profit seeking.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
