recoup

Example Sentences

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He expects others may eventually have to turn to litigation to fully recoup what they believe they are owed.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Because gas stations typically operate on thin profit margins during price spikes, they often use the wholesale dip to recoup some of their losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

That is after Newcastle's outlay of £242m last summer - their most in one transfer window, although they did recoup £125m from the sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In this way, he explained, I should pay back the College of Lucidity for the kindness shown in feeding and clothing me, and they should recoup the expense of maintaining me.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson