compensation
Example Sentences
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Any attempt to remove Khan could therefore trigger a lengthy legal challenge, with the possibility of reinstatement and significant compensation if a tribunal found the disciplinary process had been flawed.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
By the end, the headline was not Iran, the economy or Trump’s proposed compensation fund.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
It considered mandatory participation in federal surveys, and floated the idea of offering compensation to businesses and individuals participating in BLS surveys.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It would violate the Fifth Amendment’s prohibition on government taking property without just compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
It was a difficult life, full of hard work and little money, but one that had the compensation of stability.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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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