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reparation

[rep-uh-ray-shuhn] / ˌrɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Well, there are numerous contemporaneous examples of reparation payments exacted by European states, so you tell me.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

“The arduous reparation from the ravages of the pandemic are all but complete, with the shares now having exceeded the record highs achieved in 2018,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

The tribunal said that Mancuso's 40-year-long sentence could be reduced to eight years if he agreed to work with the transitional justice and took part in reparation activities.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

Energy companies warned the reparation work might take several days.

From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025

Did Apollo’s late reparation make up to her for all that she had suffered?

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Meanwhile, Britain's Privy Council -- the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories -- will next year hear a petition for slavery reparations filed by Jamaica.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

In 1923, when the Allies discussed Germany’s default on its reparations payments and the Bauhaus held its debut exhibition, Weirich bought a bicycle for his new wife, Marie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

According to PA news agency, it is understood the government has not advised the King to apologise or offer reparations.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

In September, Jamaica's government said it would raise a petition on the subject of slavery reparations with the King, the country's head of state.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Germans were required to disarm, to surrender their overseas colonies, and to pay massive reparations for the losses suffered by the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman


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