alimony

Example Sentences

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He pays alimony to his previous wife, which I believe is for life.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

She said her alimony was low enough to make her eligible for food stamps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

However, the Supreme Court upheld a 2bn won alimony payment for Ms Roh.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

From there, he does the math: alimony payments, two kids in private schools, multiple car payments, all the fancy bells and whistles of a life that is over-leveraged.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

That I should have more respect, and it was my husband’s duty to pay the bills, and if he couldn’t, I should leave and get alimony.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison