compromise

Example Sentences

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But while they can survive conditions above 40C for a limited time, even prolonged exposure at much lower temperatures "appears to significantly compromise their health and survival", Mella said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

"There's adults and teenagers on there mixing in, so there's going to have to be some type of compromise to get the content that works for both of them."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

With much of Iran’s pre-war leadership dead, Washington is grappling with the possibility that the country’s new leaders may be even less disposed to compromise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But the fact that she couldn’t meet me halfway, that she couldn’t compromise with me, is selfish.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam