seek compensation

idiom

somewhat formal
: to try to get an amount of money to make up for damage, trouble, etc. caused by someone

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In the meantime, the lawsuit notes VMware did agree to provide extended software support to Siemens while reserving the right to seek compensation for the unauthorized downloads. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025 In the agreement, the NWSL will create the settlement fund for players who endured the abuse to seek compensation, USA Today reported. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 These suits seek compensation for injuries and are also aimed at promoting safer firearm designs, keeping weapons out of the hands of criminals and placing part of the blame for gun violence on the industry. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025 Harrison said Wednesday a separate effort is ongoing to seek compensation from the state for their wrongful convictions. CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seek compensation

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“Seek compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20compensation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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