compensate
Example Sentences
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It has so far refused discussions with the U.S. on curbing its ballistic-missile program, which it has long relied on to compensate for the weakness of its air force.
He emphasized repeatedly that he was not compensated for his involvement.
From Salon
Full-year results are exactly in line with consensus on key metrics, with the company’s financing arm compensating for the automotive business a little, the bank says.
To compensate for these weakened incentives, regulators build an extensive supervisory apparatus to restrain risk-taking.
From Barron's
When federal policies impose fiscal, administrative or manpower burdens on states and localities, there should be a way of compensating them.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
