- present participle of compromise.
compromising
Example Sentences
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“DOGE,” as Elon Musk dubbed the entity, has come under fire from two other whistleblowers for mishandling data and compromising the Social Security numbers of every American.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Turkey is hoping to hike its gold production from 28 tonnes to 100 tonnes per year "without compromising human health and the environment", Bayraktar said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“Half Man” is a brutal show that puts its characters in profoundly compromising situations from the start.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“While a suspect has been taken into custody in Florida, the investigation remains ongoing, and no further details are being released at this time to avoid compromising the investigation,” said Sgt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
I turn, and as I turn, I lean back, compromising my balance.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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