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pay

[pey] / peɪ /




VERB
be advantageous
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STRONGEST
WEAK
VERB
make amends
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Nebius will pay up to $2.6 billion over the term of the agreement, which is expected to come on in three phases, each with a supply term of 10 years.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

This doesn’t necessarily have to be a lump sum every month — instead, the child could buy groceries or pay the electric bill or family phone plan each month.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

At the beginning of the year, buyout shop Hg agreed to pay over $6 billion for the KKR-backed financial-software maker OneStream, notching KKR another big return on its initial investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

After stepping away from her professional dance career due to a massive pay cut, Gantz set out to find a more affordable apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“You can see him on every line. He hand-fed each word to the Courier. He’ll go far, that fellow. This is better advertising for his company and himself than you can pay out money for.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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