- present tense form of compromise (3rd person singular).
- plural of compromise.
compromises
Example Sentences
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Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
“I think compromises make lukewarm results,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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
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
It may have been that they were weak people, ill suited for the rigors of emigration, its humiliations and compromises, its competing demands of self-discipline and adventurousness.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
