repay

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Days before the sale, they reached an agreement to repay about $9 million, halting the scheduled auction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

For instance, at the end of last year borrowers of $100 million loans were, on average, only getting $99.15 million after this fee, though they have to repay the full $100 million—plus interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Murrell's lawyer indicated this week that the former chief executive had enough funds to repay the sum he embezzled from the party.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The decline followed Virgin Galactic’s plan to issue stock to repay $10 million in debt, diluting shares significantly.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The following year, Robert returned to England at the age of 17, not only penniless but honour-bound to repay the expenses his tutor had incurred for him in Geneva and assisting with his journey home.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin