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as in compensation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the jury's award included a recoupment for emotional distress
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as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
almost immediately after the new contract was signed, the company began the recoupment of revenue lost during the strike
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According to its latest financial report, from its inception in 2012 through Jan. 30, the bureau had returned $19.7 billion to 195 million people, via actual compensation from financial firms, reductions in loan principal and canceled debts.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Large companies are supposed to be more difficult to manage, hence higher compensation for managers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Credit to coach Fred Hoiberg, who built an unconventional roster full of unique players, including a few reclamation projects.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Outside of offloading LaVine’s contract, the main victory of this trade for the Bulls is the reclamation of their 2025 first-round pick, which was previously owed to the Spurs as part of the 2021 trade for DeMar DeRozan.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Rising and warming seas, the loss of coral reefs, acidic oceans, dwindling supplies of fresh water and fish, as well as disaster recovery support from more powerful cyclones are among the most pressing concerns.—
Helen Regan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The first-stage booster for this mission is flying for the 17th time and will aim for a recovery landing downrange on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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One of the most significant outcomes has been the passage of several reparations bills, including one signed in September that requires California to formally apologize for perpetuating slavery.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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So far, two reparations bills (Assembly Bill 7 and Assembly Bill 62) have been introduced into the state Assembly.—
Wenyuan Wu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Recoupment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recoupment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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