compromised

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"To be clear, Bluesky's systems were not breached. Individual user accounts were compromised, likely via credentials leaked in data breaches."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A spokesperson said it "remains rare for the integrity of an exam to be compromised", but that it is a "threat faced by exam boards around the world".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"When an animal has become sick from an infection their immune system is compromised which increases the risk of further disease exacerbation from other infectious agents that may have once been subclinical," Mishin explained.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The compromised container was one of three large tanks at the site containing the chemical.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The charge was an exaggeration, but his performances were compromised by a wet surface.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand