compensation

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The compensation college athletes can receive happens on top of a five-year scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance for some athletes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"We have prepared all the rights and entitlements that must be given to the fallen soldiers. Among these is compensation from the United Nations," Agus said after attending Zulmi’s funeral.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

She, like others who lived on the land on which the city was built, say they are still waiting for the compensation they were promised at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Starbucks said the two moves should increase baristas’ compensation by an estimated 5% to 8% on top of their current pay, though that depends partly on how much customers choose to tip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Small compensation for the way I have acted,” Daedalus said.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan