reach a compromise

idiom

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

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On Friday, Variety reported that Kimmel and Disney were working to reach a compromise to bring his show back on-air, but no agreement has been made. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025 Robinson voted in favor of the proposal earlier after Joyce offered two concessions in an effort to reach a compromise. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025 Rather, Southworth said, Perry set another hearing for Sept. 23 and asked both parties to try to reach a compromise on how to handle the dispute. Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 The bill to ban hemp THC products died after the Texas House of Representatives ended a special legislative session on Wednesday night, despite efforts by state leaders to reach a compromise on the legislation, the Texas Tribune reported. A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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