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payment

[pey-muhnt] / ˈpeɪ mənt /


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Meta has said Muse includes privacy protections and the AI agent can’t see people’s passwords or payment methods.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 24, 2026

If the homeowner fails to obtain coverage, the lender can “force-place” a policy and require a monthly payment.

From MarketWatch Sep. 23, 2026

She said: "In good faith, I continued to teach my classes without any news on when or if payment would be made. I have heard absolutely nothing since."

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

The company said 65% of drivers were underpaid by $1 or less, with a median missing payment of $7.70.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

Unlike washing the dead, payment could be received for shemira, since it was for the benefit of the living.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

The bank has since returned our last two Social Security checks to the Social Security Administration, leaving us with no income to buy food or make our mortgage payments.

From MarketWatch Sep. 23, 2026

Banks take on much of the risk associated with whether those cardholders will default on their payments.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 23, 2026

Staff members who are affected will be offered "enhanced" redundancy payments and redeployment opportunities where possible.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

Kao told the FBI that the lawmakers, lobbyists and Navatek brass understood these donations were bribes and that the payments were essential to the entire scheme.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2026

“Effie don’t make no more payments on that house.”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck




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