recoup

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Commerce and Bell Gardens will both place measures on the June ballot proposing a 0.25 percentage point increase in sales tax to recoup general funds the cities would lose due to the ban.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Both are trying to recoup billions they are still owed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

This may not be enough time to recoup their investment, especially since they would have to pay hefty taxes and transactions costs upon selling a home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Costco stock is up 17% this year, putting it on track to recoup the losses from 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

He is desperate for his paintings to sell—they are selling some, but many more have to sell so that Theo can recoup all the money he's laid out for Vincent over the years.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman