paid

Example Sentences

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“It is a shortsighted approach to asset management that invites long-term risk—a strategic failure that will ultimately be paid for by future generations of students and the long-term health of the endowment itself.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After collecting the money, he checked into the hotel and paid in cash.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Historically, unionized workers have tended to get paid more than their nonunion peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Fans who paid thousands of dollars for tickets will then cheer on the Mexican team as it faces South Africa at Azteca Stadium, opening an ambitious tournament co-hosted by three countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It paid a fair wage and included a benefit she had not fully appreciated before: time to herself.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman