recoup

Example Sentences

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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

Either could offer a catalyst for gold to recoup some of the gains it has returned year to date.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

In order to recoup his costs, he set out a cash basket and a sign with the suggested price.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt