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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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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

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

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

“Well of course no one’s accusing me—” “Don’t argue so much,” his voice tried for a hard compromise, full of warning and yet striving to pass unnoticed by the others.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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