laying waste
Example Sentences
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Sometimes the cash-flow benefits of paying late are so wondrous, at least on paper, that investors might be getting a distorted picture of a company’s financial strength and liquidity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Keep in mind that there is a penalty for not filing on time and paying late.
From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2022
She said she survived by often paying late and bringing "duvets downstairs with hot water bottles" to keep her and her daughter warm.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2022
But, as with traditional loans and credit cards, paying late could tarnish their reports.
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2021
Ashamed for not understanding why we were always paying late fees and overdraft charges.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
