as in unpaid
not yet paid
finally paid the owed amount
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Adjective
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Security screening delays and longer airport lines could intensify during spring break as unpaid screeners face financial pressure to skip work or call out sick.—
Rio Yamat,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Find out how to tackle your unpaid collection debt today.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Crosby, in his 21st NHL season, is having a typically outstanding campaign.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The driver was apprehended and has prior convictions for being an armed felon and an outstanding warrant, according to the department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Owed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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