recoup

Example Sentences

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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

Both are trying to recoup billions they are still owed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In a proposed class action lawsuit, customer Matthew Sockov argues that Costco is in the position to potentially recoup its tariff costs twice, "from customers through elevated pricing and from the government".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Over 2,000 lawsuits have been filed by companies in the court seeking to recoup their money after the Supreme Court invalidated tariffs last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

It had begun to hit him, now that he had gotten back; he wondered if he would be able to recoup enough for the job ahead.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick