repay

Example Sentences

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Often it has to do with treatment of a weaker party; often it’s directed toward an individual or cause that can’t repay you.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The action follows the disclosure of Budapest's liquidity position highlighting concerns about the city's capacity to repay all of its obligations as required by 31 December 2025," Moody's said in a statement on Monday night.

From Barron's

The agency has paused taking Social Security benefits to repay student loans, although that could theoretically restart at any time.

From MarketWatch

Western military officials believe Russia is repaying China’s help, in part, by sharing advanced technologies in space, stealth aircraft and undersea warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal

When a homeowner first starts repaying their mortgage, most of the money goes toward interest, not the principal.

From MarketWatch