as in pays
to give what is owed for
despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house
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Anyone making over that amount pays no additional tax.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Wear it to the office with chunky gold earrings and ballet flats, or throw it on with leggings for casual errands—for less than $20, this staple pays itself off fast.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whether or not that bullishness pays off against Argentina is more or less academic.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Patience pays off in this situation.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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