Example Sentences

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Spurs have badly lacked for creativity from open play throughout Frank's first season but have compensated thanks to their strength from set pieces.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Some other countries have compensated nuclear test veterans.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Fran’s co-workers seem to have compensated by developing cheesy chipper mannerisms in the office, or rich lives outside of them.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Where the Dodgers have compensated is with their quality of at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

But the more that Amaldi realised the sort of existence she now led, the more he felt convinced that even love could not have compensated her for such surroundings.

From Shadows of Flames A Novel by Rives, Amélie