able to pay

Example Sentences

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At the time of depletion, the fund would be able to pay only 77% of scheduled benefits, the Trustees said at that time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

We were never going to be able to pay to make their money back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"The hype has worked," she told the BBC, adding that the watch was aspirational, with shoppers able to pay a fraction of the usual cost for an AP product.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

We whittled down the list looking for companies that look able to pay out more dollars—and are trading at cheap enough levels that they don’t reflect the potential fundamental strength and payouts from the businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

If I get home, I'll be so stinking rich, I'll be able to pay someone to do my hearing.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins