compensated

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But in his third and rockiest year at the helm of the Trojans, Riley was still compensated like one of the kings of the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Furthermore, clubs will be compensated for appearances in World Cup qualifying for the first time.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Insurance companies will expect to be compensated as well for such overarching risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 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

The manpower needs created by the six-year war generated several emancipation schemes whereby slaves would be freed and their owners compensated in return for enlistment for the duration of the conflict.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis