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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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If a compromise is reached to reopen the Strait, one sign it is durable will be if Gulf countries begin to transit through the Strait and restart flights in the region, Seloom says.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

World Athletics said allowing the athletes to transfer their nationality "would impinge upon and compromise the imperatives underlying the World Athletics eligibility rules and transfer of allegiance regulations".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Mediators are said to be pushing for a compromise on outstanding issues including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program,” the analysts say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

And so Luna and Leger Fernández essentially brokered that compromise.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Finally there was a compromise, and Bump called, “Get ready on your mark!”

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli




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