Example Sentences

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But in his third and rockiest year at the helm of the Trojans, Riley was still compensated like one of the kings of the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Furthermore, clubs will be compensated for appearances in World Cup qualifying for the first time.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The difference between the S&P 500’s earnings yields and that of bonds shows how much investors are compensated for the additional risk of owning one over the other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Second, the surprisingly robust first-quarter earnings season has partly compensated for the damage caused by higher rates.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

If Shin worked hard, the farmer told him, he would be generously compensated.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden