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repay

[ri-pey] / rɪˈpeɪ /




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When she approached the charity, she had £26,000 of debt and it said this would usually take around 20 years to repay.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The national high court has acquitted the Colombian singer of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to repay the money plus interest to her.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It aims to use proceeds from the IPO to expand store networks, invest in distribution center capacity, strengthen digital and IT capabilities, repay loans and cover listing expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The government may have to repay hundreds of millions of pounds of British Steel’s debts to the Chinese parent company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I knew I’d never be able to repay him for sneaking me out.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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