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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
Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This level of control enables continuous delivery without compromising stability.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The crew-height stays up well without shifting around, and the Merino makes up just under half of the composite, which is enough to resist odors and feel soft on feet without compromising material strength.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising the desire to give gifts and enjoy the festive season.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
By focusing on scalable infrastructure and quality management, businesses can reduce the risk of compromising standards, even in rapid growth phases.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Their insulation system and waterproof design promised unmatched warmth and protection against rain, sleet, and snow, all without compromising your dexterity.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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QSAs are certified by the PCI SSC to validate a merchant’s adherence to PCI DSS and play a vital role in helping businesses achieve compliance faster and more efficiently without compromising security.
—Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This level of control enables continuous delivery without compromising stability.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recognizing the limitations of traditional ceramics used in watchmaking – namely their propensity to shatter upon impact – the brand set out to create a substance that would offer the aesthetic appeal of ceramic without compromising on resilience.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The crew-height stays up well without shifting around, and the Merino makes up just under half of the composite, which is enough to resist odors and feel soft on feet without compromising material strength.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising the desire to give gifts and enjoy the festive season.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
By focusing on scalable infrastructure and quality management, businesses can reduce the risk of compromising standards, even in rapid growth phases.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Their insulation system and waterproof design promised unmatched warmth and protection against rain, sleet, and snow, all without compromising your dexterity.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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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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Investors are constantly on the prowl to find the highest yielding bonds for the lowest risk.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Ferguson’s mother slammed the NYPD for using excessive force in killing her son and endangering the little girl.Gardiner Anderson, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ongoing attacks have crippled Gaza's water and sanitation systems, depriving children of safe water and endangering their health.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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General chatbots are often not compliant with the federal law restricting the release of medical information, and the companies behind the bots will frequently advise users not to share sensitive information in their conversations with the bots, Wei added.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Customer interactions, voluntary surveys and loyalty programs will be critical to create substantial, compliant marketing strategies.Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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Smaller spot fires continued to burn, the university noted, but none were threatening buildings or lives.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pair had developed close ties with Algeria, Morocco's aggressive neighbor to its east, potentially threatening the nearby Strait of Gibraltar.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a man charged with breaking into a home in a Philadelphia suburb, fatally shooting a 25-year-old man and injuring a woman.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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During his appearance on the podcast, Freeman also spoke about injuring himself on the set of David Fincher's thriller movie, Se7en.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Remove dough from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature until pliable, about 10 minutes.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Balsam firs are more pliable than other types of evergreen trees, which helps fit the tree through the door at the state Capitol, which is only 52 inches wide.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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One concern Giordano brings up is rapamycin further weakening a person’s immune system.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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