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Sun pleaded guilty Thursday and paid back $25,000; Gu pleaded guilty Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“A withdrawal more than likely will never be paid back by increasing contributions,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Japan is expected to fully fund the projects, and be paid back over a multi-year period, according to a senior U.S. government official familiar with the terms.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Bcred paid back shareholders owning 7.9% of the fund who redeemed investments, exceeding the 5% minimum for semiliquid funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“And don’t think that’s a present. I expect to be paid back someday.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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