compensation
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Raymond was handsomely rewarded for Exxon’s success, with almost $400 million in compensation from company shares, stock options and a pension when he retired in 2005.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Gates said he made it clear from the outset that Epstein would never play a role in his foundation's work or receive any compensation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
As of last month, according to Yahoo Sports, more than $125 million worth of NIL compensation that had been promised to athletes had been rejected by the clearinghouse or was still under review.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The father of two says his force's success is compensation for the personal sacrifices.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
By then, Morrison had recanted his confession, shifting his allegiance yet again in the hope of securing compensation from Hale.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing compensation
The Bill of Rights
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story
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