paid

Example Sentences

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"They paid one of the cheapest prices and yet they expect VIP service," he says, adding that other companies charge six-figure sums for similar trips.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The rules have been strengthened many times after scandals including "Qatargate", in which a number of EU lawmakers were accused in 2022 of being paid to promote the interests of Qatar and Morocco.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Historically, unionized workers have tended to get paid more than their nonunion peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Fans who paid thousands of dollars for tickets will then cheer on the Mexican team as it faces South Africa at Azteca Stadium, opening an ambitious tournament co-hosted by three countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Though he would not say it, the innkeeper was worried about not being paid.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios