compensation
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The 42-year-old received a public housing flat in compensation, but told AFP she will miss the village where neighbours are like family.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
It’s not immediately obvious why compensation incentives would lead to large-cap relative strength late in the year, and those interested in a full explanation are encouraged to read the professors’ studies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Disruption caused by things like air traffic control issues – but also bad weather, strikes by airport staff, or conflict, or other "extraordinary circumstances" – does not entitle you to extra compensation.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The program has succeeded in helping victims obtain compensation faster than if they went to court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Then apply to King Stannis for your compensation."
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
Pratt and Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, booked a $2.48 billion operating loss in the reported quarter related to engine recalls and compensations to airlines.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2023
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
“Oh, you will. You’ll want to grow up like all the other girls. Anyway, there’s compensations for a settled form.”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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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