recoup
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In the comments of these loss posts, redditors would often joke about working at Wendy’s to recoup losses, which sometimes reach five- or six-figure sums.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Earlier this year, JPMorgan sued a trust controlled by Rowan to try to recoup some of the money he earned from the Frank deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
In 2026, some of the cities have responded by trying to recoup the security and transport costs of hosting the tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The leverage the city has on the pending sale includes its status as a creditor seeking to recoup public funds spent to protect the complex with fencing and deploy police security to prevent vandalism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Vincent has spent so much of Theo’s money getting the house ready, he’s sure that no matter how well he and Gauguin work, they will never recoup the expenses.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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