pay off
Example Sentences
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For example, I would be wary of taking out debt secured by a property to pay off unsecured debt such as a credit card.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
"I was going to pay off my credit card and whatever was left I was going to put into my business," says the driving consultant from Chippenham.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is about liquidating qualifying assets to pay off your debt.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
It hopes staying in China, where per capita blueberry consumption remains below the U.S. and Europe, will still pay off in the long term, and said it sees an opportunity for sustained investment and growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
It was enough to pay a villager of Nottaway to travel with her—to ensure no wolves made off with the horse or his brother's remains—and to pay off the coachman when finally he awoke.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
