uncompensated

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncompensated But Republicans blocked the renewal of those tax credits, a move that is projected to leave as many as 4 million Americans uninsured — and leave hospitals providing more uncompensated care. Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026 But these models have been trained on uncompensated creative labor. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026 But that move would be unpopular and result in an increase in uncompensated care for hospitals and other providers. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026 Collaboration would save taxpayers money since uncompensated care can be additionally funded through operating income. Arthur E. Palamara, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompensated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompensated
Adjective
  • The former congresswoman’s campaign committee is also deeply in debt, including six figures in unpaid bills owed to other law firms.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
  • If the example estate had a credit card balance of $1,200, funeral expenses of $3,500, and $500 in unpaid utility bills incurred before the death, those costs would reduce its total to $27,300 from 32,500.
    Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Late last January, Howard University’s men’s basketball team invited former Washington Wizards star John Wall to be an honorary captain for one of the school’s games.
    Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Gerry Byrne, vice chairman of Variety parent company PMC and a longtime media business executive, will be recognized by his alma mater, New York’s Fordham University, with an honorary doctorate of humane letters at the school’s commencement ceremony on May 16.
    William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Russell was charged in state court with voluntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, receiving a jail sentence and probation.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Join others in voluntary efforts to keep ICE away from hospitals, schools, and shelters.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • It cannot be used for discretionary spending.
    Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
  • That would be a meaningful shift from the stagflation fears that have pressured discretionary spending over the past several weeks.
    Tony Zhang, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Uncompensated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompensated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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