- past tense form of compromise.
- past participle of compromise.
compromised
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“The suggestion that the bank has compromised its underwriting standards is false and not substantiated by the facts or the performance of the portfolio over time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Intel’s guidance for a second-quarter gross margin of 39% represents a decline from the previous quarter, though the company attributed that performance to one-time “inventory benefits” from selling partially compromised chips.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The programme heard from former senior police officers and politicians who spoke about behaviour they described as hypocritical and which put Donaldson in danger of being compromised by his political opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
If left untreated, a cyclosporiasis infection can lead to dehydration quickly in the warm summer months, particularly among the elderly, young children and those with a compromised immune system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Perhaps Mazen is worried the mission will be compromised.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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