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compensation

[kom-puhn-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən /


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Tesla shareholders approved a landmark compensation package in November that could pay Musk up to $1 trillion in stock over 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Musk's compensation reflects the firm's estimate of what he would earn should he meet the terms of an astronomical pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders in November.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

That would be a big problem for Tesla, which has staked not only Musk’s compensation but its own future on humanoid robots and self-driving vehicles.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

A partner at Hall Benefits Law, Krause specializes in the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act, executive compensation, employee benefits, fiduciary and tax matters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But Leyla knew that a good apology had to name the wrong and offer some compensation, and she could help with part of it.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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