compensate
Example Sentences
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Messi's incredible ability with the ball at his feet has helped compensate for any lost athleticism over the years.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
"By and large, we'll be able to compensate for many things. But we need a bit more time, and that is the clear message," German defence minister Boris Pistorius said.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“Snap’s use of stock to compensate employees is too substantial and even more costly when you consider how undervalued Snap shares are,” according to the activists at Irenic Capital.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Edison has offered to compensate victims of the fire who give up their right to sue the utility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Miraculously, she didn’t compensate by becoming hard or quarrelsome.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing compensate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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The Crucible
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