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The Home Office said it had recouped the money following a review of contracts after Labour came to power last year.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Within three days, they had recouped their initial investment of 900 yuan, or about $125, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Producers earlier Tuesday announced that the show had recouped its $4.1 million capitalization costs after 10 weeks and the show had set an eight-performance per week house record for the Golden Theatre with $1,107,829.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

EDL said it had recouped March losses and was positive for the year but did not add further details.

From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2023

"Yes, and in ten minutes I had recouped my losses and won $20,000 besides," Karl cried with growing enthusiasm.

From The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience by Manning, Marie