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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But as the legend grew, so did the myths — such as that of Comiskey being a miser, forcing his players to seek compensation through gamblers.
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The plaintiffs now seek compensation for customers who overpaid.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
Without that information, the family had to sue Ball and the team to seek compensation.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
The judge also ruled that 16 of the 18 claimants could seek compensation from the town council.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The plaintiffs now seek compensation for customers who overpaid.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
Without that information, the family had to sue Ball and the team to seek compensation.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
The judge also ruled that 16 of the 18 claimants could seek compensation from the town council.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Seek compensation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seek%20compensation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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