compensate
Example Sentences
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The Italian Supreme Court denied her request for €2,700 to compensate her for emotional distress and economic damage, Italian media reports.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov had said after meeting Xi in April that Russia could "compensate" for China's energy shortages as the Middle East war hits global supplies.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The program aims to compensate people who claim they were harmed by the department, and comes as President Trump drops his lawsuit against the IRS.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
A broker may enroll beneficiaries based not on their needs but rather on which plans compensate them the most through commissions and bonus payments for meeting enrollment targets.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
“Having her on the loose certainly complicates the situation. Whether my assistance can compensate for her interference remains to be seen.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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