on the payroll
Example Sentences
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Tim Southee could be used again, while Troy Cooley is back on the payroll as elite national pace bowling lead.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
Some witnesses accused Harfuch of being on the payroll of the cartel believed to be behind the disappearances, which he has repeatedly and vehemently denied.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
And “Michael” is unabashed fan service and legacy management, with several members of the Jackson clan on the payroll as executive producers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
If the effort proves successful the department will seek additional funding to keep the added employees on the payroll, Ramirez said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
"You'll be on the payroll of the Empire Canning Company, the same as always, but you'll spend ten hours a day on the trail, getting your team in shape."
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
