able to pay

Example Sentences

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We were never going to be able to pay to make their money back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"The hype has worked," she told the BBC, adding that the watch was aspirational, with shoppers able to pay a fraction of the usual cost for an AP product.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Say that you need to be reimbursed at the end of each week so you’re able to pay your credit card off in full.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has told other OpenAI leaders that the company may not be able to pay for future computing contracts if revenue doesn’t fast enough, according to the report.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Historically, a Wall Street firm worried over the creditworthiness of its customers; its customers often took it on faith that the casino would be able to pay off its winners.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis