to be paid

Example Sentences

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"We're not a charity. We need to be paid a fair price for doing it, but we also have to keep our customers," he added.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The tentative deal creates a new bonus pool for semiconductor employees worth 10.5 percent of operating profit, to be paid in stock.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

With your mortgage soon to be paid off and your kids flying the coop, you could supercharge your retirement savings.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“Higher supply chain costs ultimately have to be paid by somebody.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Having blundered into something he really did not want to do, simply because it was something that probably ought to be done, he was terrified of the dues that would have to be paid.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols