compensate
Example Sentences
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The deal, announced this week, would compensate survivors who filed claims under New York’s Child Victims Act and comes after years of litigation and mediation.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
No-shows can run as high as 40% to 50%, the research found, so some clinics overbook appointments to compensate.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Almario and Durazo both support the Essential Services Restoration Act, a half-cent sales tax on June’s ballot to help compensate for federal healthcare cuts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Complex cases with serious injuries, disputed liability and novel legal issues require exactly the kind of advocacy that justifies contingency fees to compensate lawyers for the risks they assume.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Du Bois described as “the public and psychological wage” paid to white workers, who depended on their status and privileges as whites to compensate for low pay and harsh working conditions.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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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