compensation
Example Sentences
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As of last month, according to Yahoo Sports, more than $125 million worth of NIL compensation that had been promised to athletes had been rejected by the clearinghouse or was still under review.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Musk tapped his fan base to win a 2024 dispute over his $46 billion compensation package at Tesla.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The London club have been exploring their legal options and expect a compensation package to be paid, though it remains unclear both how much that might be, or when it will be resolved.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But "for now, the compensation framework has effectively become irrelevant due to widespread production shut-ins," Hansen said.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Our Tribal Youth Council adviser had pointed out that the real tribe named in the story hadn’t received any compensation.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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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