reach a compromise

idiom

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

Examples of reach a compromise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Numerous Democratic Virginia delegates are now bracing themselves for a record-setting wave of vetoes from the governor, given the failure to reach a compromise on the arena and some of his other priorities, such as an overhaul of the tax system. Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 Former Speaker McCarthy’s efforts to reach a compromise with the Democrats in the Senate and the White House had met with fierce opposition from Trump, who urged the House G.O.P. to stop funding the government. David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024 In the last two sessions, Republican and Democrat-Farmer-Labor lawmakers have been unable to reach a compromise on which businesses should benefit from sports betting. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2024 Officials last week confirmed the original agreement reached in September 2022 collapsed after the parties failed to reach a compromise over where and how to build production studios at the city’s $96 million UniverCity, formerly known as the Cinematic Arts Academic Center and Library. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024 The union and automakers had been trying to reach a compromise before the 4-year-old contract between them expired on Thursday night. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023 To reach a compromise, Valles and her fellow restaurant owners agreed to a ban on outdoor ambient music, which is prohibited by the temporary program. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023 The working group had initially marked the Christmas recess as a soft deadline to reach a compromise. David Sivak, Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2024 Some House Republicans were incensed at the extension, which is designed to buy more time to reach a compromise. CBS News, 13 Dec. 2023

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“Reach a compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20compromise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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