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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The question is whether – now that they’re gone – Landor can seek compensation.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a pair of cases involving Exxon and major cruise lines that could ease the ability of U.S. companies to seek compensation for property confiscated by the Castro regime in Cuba.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
The bills, filed for consideration during the 2026 legislative session, involve a variety of cities, counties and state agencies, but the largest proposals seek compensation because of actions of the Florida Department of Children and Families.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Opening the door to a wave of litigation before the ICJ as developing countries seek compensation.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a pair of cases involving Exxon and major cruise lines that could ease the ability of U.S. companies to seek compensation for property confiscated by the Castro regime in Cuba.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
The bills, filed for consideration during the 2026 legislative session, involve a variety of cities, counties and state agencies, but the largest proposals seek compensation because of actions of the Florida Department of Children and Families.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Opening the door to a wave of litigation before the ICJ as developing countries seek compensation.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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“Seek compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20compensation. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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