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installment

[in-stawl-muhnt] / ɪnˈstɔl mənt /


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Originally proposed by Beardsley Ruml, an executive at Macy’s department store who encouraged shoppers to buy on the installment plan, withholding was cleverly called “pay as you go.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The past year—which included parent company Paramount’s controversial merger with Skydance Media, and the installment of Bari Weiss as CBS News’ editor in chief—has been one of the rockiest in 60 Minutes’ decadeslong history.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Soon, she’ll film A Quiet Place Part III, the latest installment in the blockbuster horror franchise directed by her husband, John Krasinski, which has grossed over $900 million worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

American actress Tina Fey hopes the latest installment of Netflix comedy "The Four Seasons" will inspire viewers to pick up the phone and check in with old friends.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

They bought an electric refrigerator on the installment plan, and Antonapoulos would suck the cubes of ice constantly and even let a few of them melt in bed with him as he slept.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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