reach a compromise

phrase

: to come to an agreement
The two sides were unable to reach a compromise.

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The Senators are trying to reach a compromise with the Big Ten and SEC on about 270 different passages in the bill, most of which would bore you to tears. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Meanwhile, California and the six other states that collaboratively manage the river have been unable to reach a compromise on what to do about the problem. Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026 French lawmakers are racing against the clock to reach a compromise that would allow a bill banning social media for children under 15 to possibly enter into force at the start of the new school year in September. Samuel Petrequin, Fortune, 20 July 2026 The two sides will bargain behind closed doors, and away from journalists and influencers, and eventually reach a compromise both can live with. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach a compromise

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“Reach a compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20compromise. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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