compensate

Example Sentences

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But many survivors say they don’t believe the offered amounts fully compensate their losses.

From Los Angeles Times

It has so far refused discussions with the U.S. on curbing its ballistic-missile program, which it has long relied on to compensate for the weakness of its air force.

From The Wall Street Journal

He emphasized repeatedly that he was not compensated for his involvement.

From Salon

Full-year results are exactly in line with consensus on key metrics, with the company’s financing arm compensating for the automotive business a little, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal

To compensate for these weakened incentives, regulators build an extensive supervisory apparatus to restrain risk-taking.

From Barron's