compromise
Example Sentences
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I was 18, and as a compromise, the court appointed a trustee to oversee my finances until I was 21.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The two unions, which represent journalists, said the recent actions appear to compromise editorial independence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"This compromise text will help restore deeply damaged trust," said Socialist lawmaker Elie Califer, who is from Guadeloupe and put forward the bill.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
There are a number of reasons why this D.C.–New Hampshire compromise would work.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
The "–cene" terminations were thus something of a compromise.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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