pay

Example Sentences

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"I only have a state pension, and it wouldn't pay the rent and my living costs," she said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The University of Florida may pay a financial price if Mr. Bell gets the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Perhaps the company running the AI agent would have to pay TripAdvisor a penny or two every time that happens — and Mastercard could help facilitate those “microtransactions.”

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Memorial Day is one of three holidays that pay tribute to American soldiers.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Instead of focusing on finding the anomalies in the situation, I was able to actually pay attention to the history taking place.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin