payable
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Somewhere between admiration and accounts payable, civilization falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Meta would pay in 10 annual installments totaling about $11.7 billion, with a further $5 billion payable only if rival platforms sign comparable agreements -- a maximum of $16.7 billion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
A lump sum, equivalent of 25% of the annual ministerial salary, is payable when a minister stops holding office.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The money is sent straight to the new account, or a check is delivered to the ex-employee but made payable to the new entity.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Today is Mr. Featherstone's birthday. Today is the anniversary of Tilita’s marriage. Insurance is payable, as are the water, gas, and light bills.”
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
