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pay

[pey] / peɪ /




VERB
be advantageous
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STRONGEST
WEAK
VERB
make amends
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But states including New York allow pass-through entities to pay tax at the entity level, which is fully deductible on federal tax returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A small amount of advertising also helps pay for the occasional trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reportedly had to take a pay cut as a rookie after leaving the University of Southern California.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“I still have to pay attention to what Pulido’s offering and what he’s bringing to the table,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“You can see him on every line. He hand-fed each word to the Courier. He’ll go far, that fellow. This is better advertising for his company and himself than you can pay out money for.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck