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as in endangering
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaging
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay
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Recent Examples of compromising
Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Beginning as far back as 2019, network management platform SolarWinds was hacked by Russian actors who inserted malicious code into an update, compromising networks of what was thought to be thousands of customers, including local, state and federal governments.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Corporate Cybersecurity Beginning as far back as 2019, network management platform SolarWinds was hacked by Russian actors who inserted malicious code into an update, compromising networks of thousands of customers, as well as local, state and federal governments.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Think of it as assembling a custom toolkit—each platform and software should enhance your team's ability to deliver top-notch content quickly, without compromising quality.
—Andrew Fingerman, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Focal’s primary aim in developing the new Diva Utopia speakers was to create a user-friendly pair of wireless active speakers without compromising on audio performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The stretchy elastic material ensures a snug fit without compromising on comfort, adapting gracefully to your body’s natural curves.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Student mental health issues have become more common over the last several years, compromising some students' ability to be ready to learn each day at school or contributing to chronic absences.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Setting achievable milestones that ladder up to your ultimate goals keeps team morale high without compromising your ambition.
—Kristen M. Waterfield, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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First, Nabi recognized consumers’ developing propensity to over-use harsh active ingredients in a way that was compromising the skin’s protective moisture barrier.
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Net interest income for the quarter was $72.2 million, compared to $62.2 million in the previous year, driven by growth in higher yielding loans, primarily from CCBX.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Investors are constantly on the prowl to find the highest yielding bonds for the lowest risk.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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But operations at the facilities have halted since Hurricane Helene tore through the southeast United States over the weekend, causing historic flooding and landslides, cutting off roads and power and endangering millions of residents.Clare Duffy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Is her crusade righteous enough to merit endangering her husband (John Leguizamo) and children, without their consent?Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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As the deadline for Hong Kong companies to appoint at least one woman to their boards nears, there are still around 250 companies that are not compliant.Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jamie is initially compliant, but quickly puts on his attorney general hat and demands a search warrant when the detective wants to collect Sarah's personal items.EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu appears convinced that his country’s security, along with his own political survival, depends on prolonging the military offensives and keeping both Gaza and Lebanon ungovernable, and therefore acquiescent.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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The young man’s comment was out of line, and my silence felt somehow acquiescent.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024
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By Opening Day 2025, one Major League Baseball team will have superstar slugger Juan Soto in tow, threatening to fill up box scores with home runs and RBIs — all while adding a series of zeros to his checking account.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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And the small circle of characters feels more dimensional than ever, with strong supporting turns by David Thaxton as Norma’s devoted, threatening butler and Grace Hodgett Young as the winsomely ambitious studio employee Betty Schaefer.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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The strikes come after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Russian capital city of Moscow since the full-scale war began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights, as Russia fired an unprecedented 145 drones against Ukraine.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The soft, pliable leather offered great structure, and the fit felt secure around the foot with only slight heel movement.Samson McDougall, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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The shoe also has a new, more pliable and comfortable mesh upper and midsole foam that’s approximately 8 percent lighter and, Asics says, has an 8.2 percent better energy return over the previous model.Cory Smith, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
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China has struggled with looming deflationary pressures due to a prolonged real estate downturn and weakening domestic consumer confidence.Anniek Bao,Sonia Heng, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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So far, that has meant assaulting Gaza and weakening Hamas, before obliterating Hezbollah’s command structure, including killing its powerful leader Hassan Nasrallah.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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