Example Sentences

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Many a slight favor bestowed upon him in his days of obscurity he has recompensed a thousand-fold since he has had the power to do so.

From Famous Americans of Recent Times by Parton, James

The time is worth the use on't, means, the time which we have spent in visiting Delos, has recompensed us for the trouble of so spending it.

From Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies by Johnson, Samuel

In giving M. Richard a son so worthy of him, the Lord has recompensed that great man, and his memory shall live amongst men.

From A Cardinal Sin by Sue, Eugène

"I think that your return has recompensed Nelly for everything."

From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Lever, Charles James

Without doubt, GOD has recompensed him for the resolution.

From The Uncommercial Traveller by Dickens, Charles