recoup

Example Sentences

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Either could offer a catalyst for gold to recoup some of the gains it has returned year to date.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Power companies that have to upgrade grids to meet data centers’ energy demands sometimes seek to recoup that cost by hiking up rates for all consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

This may not be enough time to recoup their investment, especially since they would have to pay hefty taxes and transactions costs upon selling a home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

On average, it costs around $1,000 to maintain an acre of cocoa farm in Ghana, and many farmers are concerned they might not be able to recoup their investment.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

No, I had to cancel the dance, recoup what I could, and eat the rest.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman