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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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On Thursday, Anthropic reported a similar mishap whereby a setup error allowed its Claude models to reach the open internet during safety evaluations and compromise the infrastructure of three real-world organizations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

Iranian diplomats reacted positively to it, raising hopes that a compromise may be near, mediators said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

With the clock ticking, Paramount might be more willing to compromise to reach a settlement, including selling some of its hoped-for assets.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Chait points to the Senate’s creation—a compromise between bigger and smaller states to enact the Constitution.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

The compromise reached did not resolve these conflicts so much as prevent them from exploding when the newly created government was so vulnerable; it bought time during which the debate could continue.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Identify the compromises you’re consciously choosing to make in pursuit of a lifestyle that’s a better fit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

But the US military has previously admitted it had to make compromises -- mainly on the internal decor -- to get the aircraft into service as quickly as possible for Trump.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

At the same meeting, Noel Gould of the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council said the council is supporting the project after working closely with the developers to reach compromises.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Historians have emphasized the several compromises the delegates in Philadelphia brokered to produce the constitutional consensus: the interest of large versus small states; federal versus state jurisdiction; the sectional bargain over slavery.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

"The roots of trust lie in two places: the teachers who set the question papers and the invigilators who supervise candidates. If either is compromised, the system is vulnerable," he told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Hugging Face earlier reported unauthorized access to internal data sets and company credentials but was unsure if customer data was compromised.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Intel’s guidance for a second-quarter gross margin of 39% represents a decline from the previous quarter, though the company attributed that performance to one-time “inventory benefits” from selling partially compromised chips.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

If left untreated, a cyclosporiasis infection can lead to dehydration quickly in the warm summer months, particularly among the elderly, young children and those with a compromised immune system.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

As he’d done several times before, he compromised.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

“The MacBook Neo offers Apple a more affordable option without compromising the premium status of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro,” David Naranjo, associate director at Counterpoint Research, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

Other sociologists say the impulse toward activism is compromising not only the aim and use of sociological research, but the quality of the research itself.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

"Europe should have access to the world’s most capable AI without compromising control over their data, operations or digital future," Microsoft President Brad Smith said in the statement.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

For her, "If entertainment attracts new fans without compromising the football itself then it is a positive thing."

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Finally he gave a faint single rap, and Pepper—such was the compromising name of the avenging boy—announced “Mr. Gargery!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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