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payable

[pey-uh-buhl] / ˈpeɪ ə bəl /


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In addition there is a £100m delayed draw term loan, meaning the funding will be available at specific points, rather than payable upfront.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

With an indirect rollover, the check is made payable to the former employee, is treated as a distribution and is subject to mandatory 20% tax withholding.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

His decision to retire six months ago was based partly on the insurer’s promise of a $400-a-month Medicare supplement benefit, payable until death, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

There is also a separate $1.24 billion termination fee payable by Fox if regulatory approval isn’t secured.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

The contract provided that all monies accruing to Malcolm X “shall be made payable by the agent to ‘Muhammad’s Mosque No. 2,’ ” but Malcolm X felt this was insufficient.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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