1.   He was desperate to try and recoup his losses.

2.   If the homeowner can not meet the loan payments, the lender can foreclose and resell the house to recoup the loss.

3.   Telecoms companies are casting around for ways of recouping huge losses.

4.   The company has pared down expenditure and hopes to recoup its losses this year.

5.   Insurance companies are trying to recoup their losses by increasing premiums.

6.   It will be hard for us to recoup the loss.

7.   The employer will have a contract with the person who sold him the equipment and will probably be able to recoup his losses through a contract action.

8.   Altherr said real estate companies were most vulnerable because they are having trouble recouping losses on properties that have declined sharply in value.

9.   Amid the onslaught of bouncing checks in Los Angeles County, Electronic Clearing House and Provident Bank have formed an alliance to recoup their losses.

10.   Although it has taken time for homeowners to rebuild and for businesses to recoup losses, new houses replacing those damaged by the storms are scattered on the island.