recoup

Example Sentences

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Instead, the company is hoping lawsuits from other businesses will create a fair process where everyone can recoup their payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Power companies that have to upgrade grids to meet data centers’ energy demands sometimes seek to recoup that cost by hiking up rates for all consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Both are trying to recoup billions they are still owed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In a proposed class action lawsuit, customer Matthew Sockov argues that Costco is in the position to potentially recoup its tariff costs twice, "from customers through elevated pricing and from the government".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

No, I had to cancel the dance, recoup what I could, and eat the rest.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman