compensation
Example Sentences
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Clubs whose players go to the World Cup, or appeared in qualifying, will receive increased compensation this summer, FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
During her two years at the company, she put aside 10% of her paycheck into equity, on top of the equity she got as part of her compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“It delivers meaningful gains in compensation, strengthens protections around artificial intelligence and digital identity, reinforces the long-term security of members’ benefit plans and recognizes the realities of how performers work today.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service’s Form 990 details a nonprofit’s revenue, expenses and executive compensation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Richard Garrett made a claim against the U.S. government for compensation, for the value of his property, including the burned barn and the corn and hay consumed by the cavalry horses.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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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