pay

Example Sentences

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“If we can sell enough to pay rent, I’ll be happy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I remember the first things that came up were concierge clinics … but it’s cash pay, ‘we don’t take insurance,’ ” Danovich said.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

These small, cupboard-like "sheds" are usually jam-packed with home-baked goods that you help yourself to, and for which you are trusted to pay through an honesty box system.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The couple settled the case by agreeing to pay those taxes, costs and interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

My impulse was to badger him not to pay.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu