compensatory
Example Sentences
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She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages along with her attorneys’ fees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
At a low dose, the drug primarily works by reducing several harmful compensatory responses that occur when the heart is struggling.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
When one Indiana walking club formerly using the hot-girl designation rebranded as “Hotwalk Indy,” Lind filed for compensatory damages.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Yet North Carolina, which doesn’t limit the amount of compensatory damages that can be awarded, remains the most aggressive battleground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
I do this sometimes as a compensatory tactic.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
