compensation
Example Sentences
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The few cases that have gone to trial, including Stumo's, are not intended to determine criminal liability but rather to determine the financial compensation due to the victims' relatives.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The New York settlement would funnel funds into a survivor trust and allow individual compensation to be determined through tiered evaluations, with reported averages varying widely depending on severity and documentation.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The rules also mean passengers are entitled to financial compensation in the event of severe disruption.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
GameStop adjusted Cohen’s compensation package at the beginning of the year to give him extra incentive to boost the company’s market value and profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
At the time of Walter's release, only ten states and the District of Columbia had laws authorizing compensation to people who have been wrongly incarcerated.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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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