- present tense form of compromise (3rd person singular).
- plural of compromise.
compromises
Example Sentences
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Sir Chris also outlined two possible compromises that had been discussed in an attempt to resolve the dispute.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 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
Navy may have only another six months of blockade left in it before maintenance and equipment shortfalls force compromises in how we surveil, block and escort ships in the Persian Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
She’s tested Android versions from Samsung and Google since 2019, finding that early editions came with too much screen and too many compromises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
University conferences and professional committees worried over the conflicts and compromises presented by academic profit seeking.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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