paid back

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Sun pleaded guilty Thursday and paid back $25,000; Gu pleaded guilty Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Carney said the sovereign-wealth fund will be pursuing equity returns from projects, whereas the infrastructure bank is focused on loans in anticipation of being paid back with interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“A withdrawal more than likely will never be paid back by increasing contributions,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Some of the affected students also received childcare grants, which for eligible students do not have to be paid back.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Some of it was paid back immediately because he agreed to be interviewed by a foreign journalist for a fee of $300.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady