compromise
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Waxman ultimately struck a compromise with Rep. Julian Dixon that allowed the project to proceed but prohibited tunneling in the Fairfax area for 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Sargent later repainted Gautreau with both straps fixed to her shoulders — a needless compromise between the artist and those who wielded the power to dictate beauty.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
But in yet another sign that finding a compromise may prove difficult, Ejei said "we certainly do not accept imposition", in a video shared by the judiciary's Mizan Online website.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Iran has handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks to end a standoff that is proving costly for its economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
They were fearful that if she voted her conscience she would make women appear weak, which could compromise the suffrage campaign.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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