indemnifying

present participle of indemnify
as in compensating
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury the company generously indemnifies workers who are injured on the job

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Recent Examples of indemnifying As a result, the 18-time major champion and golf's most iconic figure was awarded $50 million by a Florida jury on Monday, effectively indemnifying him for the damages caused to his reputation. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Ultimately, every hire should create value equal to or exceeding the investment the company makes in hiring, developing, and compensating them.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • This current success is largely attributed to coach Lionel Scaloni, who has masterfully built the Argentine team around Messi, compensating for his age while maximizing his unparalleled technical ability.
    Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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  • That speed and ease of use made the app popular for splitting restaurant bills, reimbursing friends, and handling other everyday transactions.
    Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
  • That same year, the Justice Department gave a $10 million grant to the state for reimbursing the response.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026

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“Indemnifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indemnifying. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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