compromise
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A report into the latest problems at the new maternity building said there were several critical issues which could "compromise the long-term safety and operability of the building" if not addressed.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The couple — who both make good money — came up with a compromise: setting up a joint account to save for shared goals, while also holding on to their individual accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
"The king therefore calls on everyone to show a sense of responsibility and urges all parties involved to put the general interest and the spirit of compromise first," it said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Importantly, the information available so far indicates a compromise of a specific transaction-authorization layer, not the blockchain protocol layer, Dori notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Every spring brings new residents, old friends, and more chances for compromise.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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It was only after having that conversation that I realised the compromises I was making for my career at the cost of my own health.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Juliette Landry, a researcher at French sustainable development think tank IDDRI, recalled that before the recent political "disaster", Latin American and Caribbean countries were "very ambitious" participants that sought compromises at the 2022 biodiversity summit.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Understanding these compromises could also lead to improvements in aviation technology, particularly drones and other robotic aircraft that use flapping wings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Both Samsung and Google pack dedicated triple-camera setups or ultra-high megapixel sensors into their foldables, whereas Apple makes modest hardware compromises on its camera array to keep the Duo thin and lightweight.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
He spoke without regret about the compromises he’s made along the path from organic farmer to agribusiness executive.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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It outlines that a same-day hearing should only be sought if a child's "immediate safety" would be compromised without the court's intervention.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Daloy highlighted two particular risks: the exploitation of a technical vulnerability and the use of compromised credentials allowing hackers to log in to the equipment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
When this protein is broken apart, the barrier becomes compromised, potentially allowing harmful substances and bacteria to interfere with the surrounding tissue.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
It initially thought an engineer's laptop had been compromised, allowing unauthorised withdrawals, but later said the attack was wider.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Well, I have compromised myself in many ways,” said the bear-king.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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In light of the new funding law, the church asked for an accommodation that would allow “faith based providers to participate in the program without compromising their sincerely held religious beliefs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
And he has done so without compromising his mission, at least so far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
“It just became harder to justify staying for all the responsible adult reasons,” he told me, when it was compromising his day-to-day happiness.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
However, making these instruments smaller has traditionally meant compromising their performance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Fortunately, there are ways in which to use pedagogies that you already know in order to teach the material, without compromising its integrity or authenticity.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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