Sentence examples for seeking compromises from inspiring English sources

Rather than seeking compromises between the parties, the process has been compromised by the caprices of bickering leaders.

He devoted much time to melding his proposals with those of colleagues also active on the issue, and to seeking compromises with Democrats, who formed the House majority during most of his tenure.

The next question will be, Why should "we" negotiate in the EU, seeking compromises and consensus, when threatening to leave is apparently the way to get our will?

Thais like to believe they are good at seeking compromise to avoid conflict.

No wonder Hollande is now setting himself up as a broker seeking compromise.

White House Seeking Compromise on Spy Bill The White House held out hope that a compromise could be reached on legislation to overhaul American intelligence.

Unlike South Carolina, whose strident proslavery voices led the South into secession, North Carolina left the Union reluctantly, seeking compromise until the last moment.

To the Editor: Witold Rybczynski raises a legitimate concern that seeking compromise and consensus on Frank Gehry's Eisenhower Memorial could "ultimately weaken the memorial design".

She won reelection to a second six-year presidential term in December 1999 and vowed to keep up pressure against terrorist rebels while seeking compromise with moderate Tamil elements.

He is depicted as backing away from confrontation during a meeting with Mr. Baker, seeking compromise and negotiation as the Republicans prepare for war.

It's a strange paradox: Martyn Minns, the insistent evangelist, is seeking compromise, while Peter Lee, the pragmatic fence sitter, is standing on principle.