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compensate

[kom-puhn-seyt] / ˈkɒm pənˌseɪt /




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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government and the Catholic Church in Spain signed an agreement in March to compensate victims, after years of reticence and opacity from the Church hierarchy.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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

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

As did Leyla, who had begun ordering more chocolate and strawberry cups to compensate for the ones the two of them ate.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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