- present participle of compromise.
compromising
Example Sentences
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"We believe that these changes will... help dilute the effect of a mobilised block vote, without compromising fairness or trust," according to the letter, which was first reported by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Now it’s about creating an income and tax strategy that allows you to enjoy those assets without compromising your long-term security.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
These compromising revelations were consistent with remarks Davis had made previously to reporters.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Kimberly-Clark believes hesperaloe is a breakthrough because its long, slender fibers offer a rare combination of both softness and strength, which it says could give consumers a sustainable choice without compromising on feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Lizard houses, as previously noted, were as much like terrariums as they could be without compromising privacy; they were one of the few animals who kept spare sheets of glass everywhere.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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