- 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
Prof Alan Woodward, a cyber security expert at Surrey University, said there was a low risk of compromising WhatsApp's existing security by introducing a second system.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“This is about building a city that works for people today without compromising the future—a greener, more just New York for all.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Flooding the area with water had not been considered, as it risked compromising the liner that prevents chemicals from leaking into the ground below, Arroyo said.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Once again, Wendell Phillips and other abolitionists told Anthony that her behavior was compromising the antislavery cause.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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