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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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And so Luna and Leger Fernández essentially brokered that compromise.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

We’re more than willing to compromise on the precise nature by which that occurs.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

De Benedictis-Kessner said that process could yield some sort of compromise rather than a total rent freeze.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In April, in response to a lawsuit by bureau employees over the CFPB’s attempt to lay off 90% of its staff, the administration offered a compromise proposal: slashing two-thirds.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Marine toilets obviously would not work in a shore-bound boat and Henri refused to compromise with a spurious landsman’s toilet.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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