paying

Example Sentences

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Investors are paying close attention to huge IPOs expected this year, with questions about how they may perform amid enthusiasm for AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Those who drive to work have scant alternative to paying current gas-station prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They also moved from a volunteer-run organization with a yearly stipend for employees to a paid model because, said Den Herder, “You can’t keep staff if you’re not paying them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Reliable VPNs are subscription-based, and prices may increase over time — many providers’ introductory rates jump significantly at renewal, so it’s worth checking what you’ll be paying after the first term.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Neither time that the voice called had I been paying attention to which line was asking to be connected.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse