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He was respected as a practical compromiser who worked with both sides to cut good deals for the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2021

Matthew Crenson, a professor emeritus of political science at Johns Hopkins University, called Mr. Busch a “great compromiser and negotiator, a legislative peacemaker and a solid policymaker.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2019

Lubbers was a political centrist and a pragmatic compromiser, forming coalition governments with the right and left.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2018

In meeting after meeting, Kelly played the role of heavy to Trump’s lightweight compromiser.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2018

G.K.'s affection for the sincere atheist is noteworthy and his hatred is reserved for the shuffler and the compromiser.

From Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Ward, Maisie