compensate

Example Sentences

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And the higher expected returns on equities merely compensate for the risk that will be borne by the taxpayers — a huge and risky financial maneuver with very little payoff.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Nexstar had asked the judge to require the plaintiffs to post a $150-million bond to compensate it for damages it would suffer from any delays in closing the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Very expensive data centers cannot adequately compensate for higher costs and reduced sales for, say, the restaurant industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"This pattern suggests the brain may be reorganizing itself, essentially rejuvenating undamaged networks to compensate for lost function."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

He noticed Rashawn angling to his side, and he hoped it would be enough to compensate for the drift when she was in the air.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith