The pinch was a compromise.

Because that would drastically compromise the depth at which you pursued any of your responsibilities or interests.

There has been less progress in getting political leaders to come up with compromises that balance dynamism and cohesion.

Think that a mid-range camera - or dishwasher or toaster - is the perfect compromise between value and luxury?

A vote on the compromise -- which is likely to require a 60-vote threshold -- would ideally be late Monday afternoon.