compensation
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In recent decades, pressure for compensation and recognition grew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
The hope is that performance improves and recently higher yields offer adequate compensation for the risks investors are taking.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
The issue of reparations, compensation to those who were the victims of slavery, has dominated debate in the build up to this summit, in which representatives from 56 Commonwealth countries are meeting.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
He said 1,600 grievances logged, mainly from farmers requesting compensation for construction impacts on their crops, were resolved.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 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
But all the compensations, all the progress anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
Edinburgh Employment Tribunal ruled that PC Jones should be awarded compensations of £24,800 and PC Tunnock should receive £23,824.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
Naqvi said the compensations would be completed within the next 48 hours and said that authorities have begun to repair the churches.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
He said the airport will be fully responsible for the woman’s medical costs and will be open for negotiations on other compensations.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
The life of a soldier was.not without certain compensations.
From "A Game of Thrones" 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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