compensate
Example Sentences
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"By and large, we'll be able to compensate for many things. But we need a bit more time, and that is the clear message," German defence minister Boris Pistorius said.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“Snap’s use of stock to compensate employees is too substantial and even more costly when you consider how undervalued Snap shares are,” according to the activists at Irenic Capital.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
"They need to compensate us. They need to validate the harm, the systemic harm that it caused us for the rest of our lives."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Players like Modric demonstrate that football intelligence often can compensate for a decline in physical speed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Lauren seemed to compensate by watching TV for hours at a time, housewives and fix-it shows and singing competitions flashing across the screen every time Maya came downstairs for a snack.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
Vocabulary lists containing compensate
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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The Crucible
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