reparations

Example Sentences

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Iran has demanded reparations for destruction wrought in the five-week onslaught.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But so far, no country has ever paid reparations to the descendants of enslaved Africans or affected African, Caribbean and Latin American nations.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The UK, which was one of the major slaving nations before going on to lead the fight to abolish the trade, has also repeatedly ruled out paying reparations.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It also called for war reparations and Iran's "sovereignty" over the Strait of Hormuz be respected.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Like reparations? For damages inflicted upon me by your son?”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove