money back

Example Sentences

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Typically, it’s best to hold onto a property for five years to at least get your money back or earn some dough through appreciation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The reversal highlights rising financial strain on managers of large private-credit funds marketed to individual investors who continue to ask for their money back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“It’s hard to go out and raise new funds if you haven’t put any money back in the pockets of your previous investors.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

There is no way we can pretend; but there is no way we could give the money back, even if we wanted to.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson