Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who compromises; one given to compromising.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One who compromises.
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- noun One who
compromises ; especially, one who compromises readily
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a negotiator willing to compromise
Etymologies
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Examples
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Rod Blagojevich, Quinn is known as a compromiser who often tries to please people with mixed results.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Although he generally voted with his party on national issues, Mr. Stevens was known as a compromiser who was willing to work with Democrats and occasionally broke with Republicans on key issues.
Ted Stevens, 86; longtime GOP senator showered funds on Alaska 2010
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Although he generally voted with his party on national issues, Mr. Stevens was known as a compromiser who was willing to work with Democrats and occasionally broke with Republicans on key issues.
Ted Stevens, one of the most powerful congressmen of his generation, dies at 86 2010
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Although he generally voted with his party on national issues, Mr. Stevens was known as a compromiser who was willing to work with Democrats and occasionally broke with Republicans on key issues.
Ted Stevens, 86; longtime GOP senator showered funds on Alaska 2010
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Clinton is known as a compromiser who basically wants to please.
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Obama officials to outline proposed fuel efficiency rules for new cars and trucks EU chief Barroso known as a compromiser and survivor at the bloc's helm Businesses slash inventories again in July, but sales post first back-to-back gains in a year Stocks trading in narrow range early as investors balance mixed signals on the economy Oil above $69 in afternoon European trade as economic recovery hopes defy weak crude demand Attackers armed with grenades, rifles target Pakistani oil refinery but guard stops assault
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Constitution as will not only hold old Kentucky, which has produced the greatest "compromiser" of us all -- that good old State where I was raised, and that I am proud of -- but the other Southern States also.
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However, even before he had arrived in Limavady three years earlier there had been rumblings of discontent among hardliners and the word "compromiser" had been used by Free Presbyterian figures.
Indymedia Ireland Valerie Armstong 2010
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However, even before he had arrived in Limavady three years earlier there had been rumblings of discontent among hardliners and the word "compromiser" had been used by Free Presbyterian figures.
Indymedia Ireland 2010
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Kelly's husband, Mark Consuelos, was on Rachael's show a while back and claimed himself to be the "compromiser" in their relationship.
ImNotObsessed.com CapturingLife 2010
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