Sentence examples for significant compromise from inspiring English sources

I was annoyed that Clinton praised the "compromising" of America's founders, since maintaining slavery was perhaps their most significant compromise.

But the expiry of the protections in 35 years was a significant compromise.

This meant that the capacity of the underground storage would double, to three million books — a significant compromise.

Both positive developments on national practice and the UK's centrepiece cuts to the court have been subject to significant compromise.

But, yes, there are quite rudimentary things in every industry and every company that can readily be farmed out without significant compromise.

Utah's attorney general, Mark L. Shurtleff, also warned this week that he might take action if B.C.S. members did not offer a significant compromise.

In its latest offer, the N.B.A. made two significant compromises.

The final bill included significant compromises that limited the Department of Housing and Urban Development's enforcement capabilities.

Janet Brown, the commission's executive director, said her organization was not about to make significant compromises.

In some instances, Mr. Bloomberg made significant compromises that his opponents will pick apart like fresh prey.

In a closely divided House or Senate, even if they are controlled by Republicans, Mr. Bush would have to make significant compromises in his legislative programs.