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as in endangering
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaging
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay
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Recent Examples of compromising
Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Richard Mille changed the game to push watches as far into the future as possible by not compromising on production techniques and material usage.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Now, as Teddy barrels ahead with a Senate campaign, they are targeted by an anonymous leaker showing them in compromising positions.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
This adjustment in deadlines provides companies with the necessary breathing room to ensure compliance without compromising the integrity of the beneficial ownership reporting framework.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And appeasement could lead to accusations from other member states that multilateral institutions are compromising their principles.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Climate groups acknowledged that while the administration achieved great things for their cause, its insistence on compromising between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources drained the enthusiasm of leftist environmental movement.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, a cohesive and purpose-driven management team becomes the backbone of successful, multi-sector franchise portfolios, capable of scaling efficiently without compromising on quality or community impact.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But compromising on the long-term vision will only paper over the cracks.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Richard Mille changed the game to push watches as far into the future as possible by not compromising on production techniques and material usage.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Now, as Teddy barrels ahead with a Senate campaign, they are targeted by an anonymous leaker showing them in compromising positions.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
This adjustment in deadlines provides companies with the necessary breathing room to ensure compliance without compromising the integrity of the beneficial ownership reporting framework.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
And appeasement could lead to accusations from other member states that multilateral institutions are compromising their principles.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Climate groups acknowledged that while the administration achieved great things for their cause, its insistence on compromising between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources drained the enthusiasm of leftist environmental movement.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, a cohesive and purpose-driven management team becomes the backbone of successful, multi-sector franchise portfolios, capable of scaling efficiently without compromising on quality or community impact.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But compromising on the long-term vision will only paper over the cracks.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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These prices tend to reflect the higher yielding asking price versus the lower yielding bid price.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Net interest income for the quarter was $72.2 million, compared to $62.2 million in the previous year, driven by growth in higher yielding loans, primarily from CCBX.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Wilson, 46, is charged with murder, manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child for the explosion of violence inside the victim’s apartment on Macombs Road near Inwood Ave.John Annese, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Pete Arredondo argued that he was wrongly charged, placing blame on the shooter for endangering victims during the May 24, 2022, school attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Relying on donations means that construction materials may not be compliant with building codes and regulations.Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu appears convinced that his country’s security, along with his own political survival, depends on prolonging the military offensives and keeping both Gaza and Lebanon ungovernable, and therefore acquiescent.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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The young man’s comment was out of line, and my silence felt somehow acquiescent.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024
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Richard curses again, threatening Blum.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades fire has garnered headlines, but the Hurst and Eaton fires have also been threatening very populated areas.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The anti-immigrant rhetoric has been so acute that an anti-immigration far-right extremist in Germany — ironically himself an immigrant — just attacked a holiday market, killing at least five and injuring hundreds.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a car plowed through a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday night, killing five people and injuring some 200 others.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But despite its arresting looks and unique pliable body, the screen is far from a gimmick with real performance specs to back up its stylish looks.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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Prune off brittle brown stems, but leave anything pliable in place for several weeks in case new growth appears.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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