compensate

Example Sentences

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"This pattern suggests the brain may be reorganizing itself, essentially rejuvenating undamaged networks to compensate for lost function."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

But prosecutors told the judge that both could be true: Jeffries has already had $11m in cash seized by the US government and if found guilty, may be ordered to compensate victims.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

School districts and more than 40 state Attorneys General have also sued for damages to compensate for social problems allegedly caused by the platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Civil court is often seen as a more effective way to recover stolen money, primarily because the ultimate goal is to compensate victims rather than to punish offenders.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

I could make sure that my brother and sisters got all the education they wanted; I could compensate for my shattered dreams by helping them realise theirs.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane