recoup

Example Sentences

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Instead, the company is hoping lawsuits from other businesses will create a fair process where everyone can recoup their payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The proposed measure could recoup at least $4.5 million in Commerce, only a fraction of the expected $8-million to $18-million loss as a result of the ban, said Mayor Kevin Lainez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

Costco stock is up 17% this year, putting it on track to recoup the losses from 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

He is desperate for his paintings to sell—they are selling some, but many more have to sell so that Theo can recoup all the money he's laid out for Vincent over the years.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman