pay back
Example Sentences
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This comes down to the fact that it isn't a true loan like a mortgage which you have to pay back over time regardless of your means.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Under RAP, over 80% of borrowers starting to pay back loans would be debt-free in 15 years or less, according to the Education Department.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The balance sheet is run by Midwesterners who still believe debt is something you pay back.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Higher debt equates to a bigger interest burden for a government, creating a feedback loop that raises concerns about whether a nation is able to pay back both the principal and interest.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The only problem is we’re not really making enough to pay back the petty-cash envelope that fast.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
