- present tense form of compromise (3rd person singular).
- plural of compromise.
compromises
Example Sentences
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I’ve been testing Android versions from Samsung and Google since 2019, and those early editions came with too much screen and too many compromises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Gasly was never going to hold on to the lead, and the Alpine's lack of pace after his stunning qualifying performance, aided by compromises elsewhere, soon began to tell.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Phil music director, remains the Bowl, a fabulous gathering place but one of musical compromises along with exaltation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Potential compromises: The possibility of hurricanes and the rising cost of homeowners insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“After all our meetings and negotiations and compromises, I little expected something of this nature to occur! I have half a mind to leave now!”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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