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payback

[pey-bak] / ˈpeɪˌbæk /


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"Payback" is term for traditional punishment under Aboriginal law in Central Australia.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

If you’re not sure if this is a good time to book, you can get some peace of mind by using CheapAir.com’s Price Drop Payback.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

The Goldman chief even started his own record label, Payback Records.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2023

He’s the author of the book The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2020

“I’m just enjoying my front row seat at Payback Fest,” he sneered.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman




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