seek compensation
phrase
somewhat formal
: to try to get an amount of money to make up for damage, trouble, etc. caused by someone
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Senate Bill 244 creates a process allowing people who were wrongfully convicted to seek compensation from the state and recover legal expenses.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Typically, the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased are the primary individuals authorized to seek compensation.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Typically, the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased are the primary individuals authorized to seek compensation.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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 2 Jul. 2026.
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