able to pay

Example Sentences

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Qualifying for the Roland Garros first round meant he was finally able to pay for separate rooms.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

I want him to be able to pay the mortgage off so he can keep the house.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Higher debt equates to a bigger interest burden for a government, creating a feedback loop that raises concerns about whether a nation is able to pay back both the principal and interest.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

A few exacted a fee of a penny which few children were able to pay.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith