compensate
Example Sentences
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The government has promised to compensate for the swathes of trees cut down by planting seedlings in Haryana -- a northern state next to New Delhi.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Can you compensate for skipping exercise this week by doing extra workouts the week before?
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Campbell said he didn’t know who paid for the plane or car and that he didn’t compensate the player.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
No-shows can run as high as 40% to 50%, the research found, so some clinics overbook appointments to compensate.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Almost rigid with determination, she does my hair and nails and makeup, fingers flying swiftly to compensate for her absent teammates.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing compensate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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The Crucible
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