compensating

Example Sentences

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A monetary framework that lets falling production costs show up as lower prices for consumers, rather than offsetting them with compensating stimulus, has intellectual support and is worth discussing.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Yet there are more than enough compensating pleasures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Targeted government policies can help smooth the shock by reducing energy demand and compensating lower-income households,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Their strength is compensating for the weakness in tech.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 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