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compensate

[kom-puhn-sayt] / ˈkɒm pənˌseɪt /




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The stakes are also high for President Xi Jinping, however, with China heavily reliant on exports to compensate for its weak domestic economy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The chief economist said workers are likely to seek an increase in pay to compensate for the purchasing power they have lost as a result of higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Pike told Roberts she was deeply sorry for what she did, but did not feel anything she said could compensate for what took place.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

This selectively weakened the cells responsible for driving the disease while normal blood forming stem cells were better able to compensate.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Almost rigid with determination, she does my hair and nails and makeup, fingers flying swiftly to compensate for her absent teammates.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Genco once again rejected that claim Tuesday, saying it remains willing to again meet with Diana “if and when they submit an offer that adequately compensates shareholders for the full underlying value of Genco’s assets.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

What it lacks in explosivity and pacing, “The Complex” at times compensates for in tension, tenderness and tenacity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

MPs heard the Horizon Shortfall Scheme, which compensates some victims, was "broken".

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

In other words, when incoming visual signals are reduced, the brain compensates by pulling stored images and experiences from memory.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026

Likewise, insurance policies with broad coverage which compensates for any mishap are apt to be cheaper in the long run than insurance for a particular disease or a particular trip.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

The Times asked the center’s attorney if Troupe was compensated for work outside of his board duties, but she did not respond.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Other topics we delve into include Apple’s new operating system and how to get compensated for an airline-seat downgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Charles, who subsequently led a campaign to ensure the victims' families and dependants were fairly compensated, said his "wonderful" wife would be proud of what he fought for.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Uber drivers are compensated at varying rates in different countries, and many have complained of not receiving adequate compensation for their work and the use of their vehicles.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

“I’ve compensated for his cephalic emanations,” Roy explained.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

They are all issues World Athletics has sought to begin addressing with the biennial Ultimate Championship, while also compensating the athletes with record prize money.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

"The nervous system adopts a safety-first approach, compensating for age-related changes by favoring stability over performance," says Associate Professor Immink, Lead of the Active Lives Research Program within the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

Then there are ideas for compensating job losers such as wage insurance or “universal basic income.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

It also aims at "compensating all victims of this contamination" in Guadeloupe and Martinique.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

They had been compensating for it by aiming our rockets at a small angle against whatever direction the wind was coming.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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