overpaid

Example Sentences

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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

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

Ah, but everything has changed, the formerly overpaid disappointment having transformed himself into arguably the most important player on baseball’s most important team.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

"That's enough, sir: I'm satisfied, overpaid," and the true-hearted fellow rode close up to me and held out his hand.

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna