be paid
Example Sentences
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Instructors have told the BBC they were told last week they would not be paid on time and that they only found out about the studios closures from the Wednesday email.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“This case is about money Nick’s parents separately set aside for him alone and made irrevocable, to be paid to him on two fixed dates: one-half at 30, and the balance at 35.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
There’s a price to be paid: you lend an ear, you overlook a harsh word and, yes, you ultimately hand over your time.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Finance Minister Elin Jones said this would be paid for by an increase in rates for the largest businesses to help nurture "thriving high streets" in Welsh communities.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Although his salary would be paid for the coming year from the medical school budget, he would be near enough to be summoned for work on the cyclotrons when needed.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
