compromised

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Peters, 70, was convicted on multiple criminal counts, four of them felonies, for conspiring to let an unauthorized person access supposedly compromised voting equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

For him, O’Neill is not overly dogmatic or politically compromised, and could be an effective director with the best intentions, who understands the necessity of trusting the scientific process.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

An expert International Whaling Commission panel said such plans were well meant, but the animal looked "severely compromised and unlikely to survive even if moved to deeper water".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Some also help customers, such as banks or law firms, handle sensitive data that would cause major problems if compromised, making those businesses loath to adopt new systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“I shall write to you first,” she said, accepting it, “so that you don’t feel compromised in any way.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger