repay

Example Sentences

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One bullish client “feels he’s going to be right eventually” but “keeps getting slammed with margin calls,” i.e., demands to repay a loan that financed his position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In 2023, a judge ordered Justice’s wages as governor be garnished to repay a loan for mining equipment; another judge ordered U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He faced the vote after the Constitutional Court said he had breached the constitution by failing to repay public money used to upgrade his private home in KwaZulu-Natal.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

High inflation allows debtors to repay loans with watered-down dollars.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“Like you said, you’ll repay the pawn guy and then he’ll give you back the jewelry,” Nathan said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young