- plural of reparation.
reparations
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In 1923, when the Allies discussed Germany’s default on its reparations payments and the Bauhaus held its debut exhibition, Weirich bought a bicycle for his new wife, Marie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Several African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Asheville has backed reparations for slavery, protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement and banned discrimination based on gender identity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Last week, a Downing Street spokesperson said the transatlantic slave trade was "abhorrent" but the UK position was that it does not pay reparations.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
As punishment, the Soviets wanted Germany to pay high reparations and to be forbidden to rebuild their factories and farms.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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