compromise

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In April, in response to a lawsuit by bureau employees over the CFPB’s attempt to lay off 90% of its staff, the administration offered a compromise proposal: slashing two-thirds.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Despite the public threats, there have been signs of compromise around the edges as efforts to get a diplomatic track going played out this past week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

By our count, during nine of these 10 sessions, gains were primarily driven by signs of de-escalation or compromise either pertaining to the White House’s tariffs or the conflict with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

These are tough sights to put in a film, tougher still to thread them to a notion of personal compromise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I sat down to write Drew, because I’d promised, as a kind of compromise between us, that while on the mountain I would write to him every two hours.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover