pay off
Example Sentences
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Three-month sales data published in April suggests the strategy is starting to pay off.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
If she is driven and committed to her career, this will help her establish a secure financial future, and perhaps allow her to pay off her mortgage or buy a home.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Per Zimbalist’s research, that risk of hosting international games doesn’t usually pay off — especially in the long term.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Renewed investments in innovation and in people would pay off over time—but would be costly upfront.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
One of Washington’s neighbors, Colonel John Lee, had died, and his property was being auctioned to pay off the dead man’s debts.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
