compensation
Example Sentences
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Cipriani also alleged Shell had reneged on a promise to help him develop a show at Paramount as compensation for his occasional work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
She was also the highest-paid executive at SpaceX last year, receiving total compensation of $85.8 million, according to SpaceX’s regulatory filings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
But Premier League rules allow clubs to seek compensation against another members if rules are broken and cause them loss.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Raymond was handsomely rewarded for Exxon’s success, with almost $400 million in compensation from company shares, stock options and a pension when he retired in 2005.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
He gave them a sincere apology and promised compensation once the war was done.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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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