restitution

Example Sentences

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She paid restitution and fines, and came back just fine afterward.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

AI-assisted consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were 6.9 percentage points more likely to get restitution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

A long-standing principle in our legal system has always been that if another party causes you harm, you have the right to take them to court and make your case for restitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

But do feel free to give the company a reasonable suggestion of what you consider proper restitution — say, a full replacement for a defective product.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

“Well, that sounds like a great way to earn the restitution money.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz