pay off
Example Sentences
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Chauhan hopes to pay off his mortgage by the time his child is 18 years old and be able to pay for college with his income at that point.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
That debt has been paid down to $617 million, which the museum will pay off by 2050, although Govan said, “We can pay off the current debt without raising another nickel.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
But the data suggests patience could pay off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The White House has said it will take time for its policies to pay off, pointing to promises by firms and countries of big investments.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The hours of lessons pay off in this moment.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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