compensate
Example Sentences
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The nearly $1.8 billion fund would compensate people who feel they’ve been unfairly targeted by the Department of Justice.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The dancing isn’t always smooth, the costumes struck me as a road show idea of New York cool, and the acting didn’t do much to compensate for some of the book’s less subtle moments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Support ships carrying supplies or repair crews are commissioned from the shore—at a hefty price, because of the remote location, and to compensate for the sanctions risks that come with servicing the shadow fleet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Although aggressive succession systems are often considered too costly to last, the study suggests they can still work if some individuals compensate by maintaining essential tasks.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
“You know I was worried about your stability,” she chided him, “but I hoped that Adele’s strengths would compensate for your shortcomings.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Vocabulary lists containing compensate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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The Crucible
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