paid

Example Sentences

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“Our reimbursement rates haven’t increased in 25 years. Imagine getting paid what you were paid 25 years ago,” Shultz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2023, they paid $90 billion in federal, state and local taxes, and held almost $300 billion in spending power.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As designers, we’ve paid abundant attention to user frustration over the years but have ignored the frustrations that come from a smooth and too-easy world.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

How they get paid will tell you a lot.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“I’ve put in money before and gotten nothing back. So this is already paid for. I just don’t want it. You enjoy it, kid, okay?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix