compromise
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By the time Matt and I started talking, that younger me was gone, and in her place was a woman who wouldn’t compromise on important issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
A report into the latest problems at the new maternity building said there were several critical issues which could "compromise the long-term safety and operability of the building" if not addressed.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The couple — who both make good money — came up with a compromise: setting up a joint account to save for shared goals, while also holding on to their individual accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
But when a menace appears on its borders, states see the urgency of deciding quickly on the best security approach, without the inevitable burden of the multilateral compromise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Further notice” could easily be never if the arguing sides didn’t come up with a compromise.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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"It's a very original telling of a very original story from India, and it makes no compromises in that regard. It keeps it authentically Indian," Malhotra said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Implementing such an arrangement would require compromises by both Washington and Tehran, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said Monday in a speech at the University of Cambridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Understanding these compromises could also lead to improvements in aviation technology, particularly drones and other robotic aircraft that use flapping wings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
To keep the Duo thin and lightweight, Apple made modest hardware compromises on its camera array.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
He spoke without regret about the compromises he’s made along the path from organic farmer to agribusiness executive.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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Executives add the province has been deliberate and focused on ensuring reliability and affordability aren’t compromised for Albertans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
It outlines that a same-day hearing should only be sought if a child's "immediate safety" would be compromised without the court's intervention.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Daloy highlighted two particular risks: the exploitation of a technical vulnerability and the use of compromised credentials allowing hackers to log in to the equipment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Binance's initial investigation suggested an engineer's laptop was compromised, which allowed access to unauthorised withdrawals, but a later update said they had uncovered "additional points of breach".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
“I shall write to you first,” she said, accepting it, “so that you don’t feel compromised in any way.”
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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The real question is whether you can spend $210,000 without compromising your long-term financial security, particularly if you should live another 30 years.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
“It just became harder to justify staying for all the responsible adult reasons,” he told me, when it was compromising his day-to-day happiness.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
What if it attaches conditions that force religious schools to choose between accessing public benefits and compromising their values?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also condemned the president for potentially compromising the safety of their cities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 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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