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

Second, the surprisingly robust first-quarter earnings season has partly compensated for the damage caused by higher rates.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

But this is rare, and when it happens, ranchers should be compensated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"That isn't the problem, my boy. You just aren't prepared for work under our industrial conditions. Later, perhaps, but not now. And remember, you'll be adequately compensated for your experience."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison