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Recent Examples of overpayment
The allegations center around Cherfilus-McCormick’s receipt of millions of dollars from her family’s healthcare business after Florida made an overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds.
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Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But in reality, the campaign was substantially funded through a $5 million overpayment for COVID-19 vaccination services that her family's company had received from the state of Florida, according to investigators.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
What the federal indictment says The federal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick are related to a massive overpayment to a company, Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by the congresswoman's family.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The day care ran out of Saylor's home reduced its overpayment by over $2,500 after challenging it.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But in reality, the campaign was substantially funded through a $5 million overpayment for COVID-19 vaccination services that her family's company had received from the state of Florida, according to investigators.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
What the federal indictment says The federal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick are related to a massive overpayment to a company, Trinity Healthcare Services, owned by the congresswoman's family.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The day care ran out of Saylor's home reduced its overpayment by over $2,500 after challenging it.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpayment
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The survey shows who will be doing more of the paying.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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And many of the jobs that were created are part-time or low paying.—
Justin Mayo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Its spokesperson, Danielle Emerson, said the contract with the state clearly calls for repayment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The higher rates are set to take effect as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates several affordable student loan repayment plans and other relief options for borrowers who are financially struggling.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Americans’ finances are getting stretched to historic margins, so the option to spread out payments on everyday purchases into multiple, usually interest-free installments has become increasingly appealing.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The Premier League and EFL are still sorting through the details of future parachute payments, which are intended to soften the financial blow of being relegated.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2026
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According to Coffey, the agency doesn't expect people impacted or businesses to receive credits or reimbursement, though some communities may explore local options.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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In the biennial budget passed last year, lawmakers had earmarked a $30 million increase in funding for Medicaid reimbursement rates in fiscal year 2027.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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That money has been a lifeline for many, in one of the most remittance-dependent countries in the world.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many households in Africa and Asia depend on remittances from relatives who work in the Gulf and send money home, but the war has caused serious economic disruption across the region, leading to fewer job opportunities.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors reached an agreement with Boeing, requiring the company to invest an additional $1 billion in fines, family compensation and safety improvements.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Australia’s Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal people say a $107 million payout from a recent land title compensation ruling, which recognized damage to their cultural heritage sites, is not enough.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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BoiseDev reported in 2024 that Americorps, a federal program that partners with nonprofits to provide staff, cut ties with Flaherty’s organization over worker injuries and complaints, and the Idaho Foodbank terminated its relationship when Astegos missed food disbursements.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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There were special rules on how disbursements from tribal nations should be counted.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Last year, The New York Times reported, based on tax filings, that the Musk Foundation had neglected to give away the minimum amount required by law, and that most of its charitable giving went to organizations tied closely to Musk.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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In one instance, a donor who had been generous for years increased their giving by 10x.—
Sherry Quam Taylor,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Overpayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpayment. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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