had compromised
- past perfect of compromise.
Example Sentences
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When the executive—who had compromised by choosing two cover songs for every album, while Manilow wrote the rest—picked “I Write the Songs,” he said Manilow stormed out and didn’t speak to him for months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The hackers, who were fluent English speakers, revealed to the BBC they had compromised Co-op and stolen a large amount of customer and employee data.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
An investigation was focused on whether his conduct had compromised China’s national security, according to the Journal.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
The report said Qin was cooperating with the investigation, which was now focused on whether the affair or Qin's conduct had compromised China's national security.
From Reuters ● Sep. 19, 2023
Mr. Hawkins, the deputy head who had compromised with it at once, was confirmed as successor to the old headmaster, who had disappeared.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
