overpaid

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If she doesn’t, she could later receive bills accusing her of having been overpaid by Social Security.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

In 2019, Buffett said he had overpaid to help form Kraft Heinz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s actually a return of overpaid taxes, which is effectively an interest-free loan to the federal government.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Referrals to bailiffs to collect overpaid wages have increased from 1,807 in 2020-21 to 2,683 in 2024-25, according to NHS data obtained by Freedom of Information requests.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Time has consecrated my claim to be overpaid for inefficient services—but I won't be pensioned off into a villa with Chat!

From The Great Miss Driver by Hope, Anthony