compensated

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But even that conversation appears to legitimize the entire fund, as if within these “victims,” there’s a class of people that should not be compensated, but within the greater class, there are people who should?

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The difference between the S&P 500’s earnings yields and that of bonds shows how much investors are compensated for the additional risk of owning one over the other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Musk will be well compensated for his visionary leadership and for hitting some audacious goals.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Havana refused to pay compensation, and their families were ultimately compensated by the US government with $93m in frozen assets belonging to the Cuban regime.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

You’re doing a job, so you deserve to be compensated.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller