paying

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"Families up and down the country are still feeling the pressure of the cost of living and no-one should have to choose between paying their bills and looking after their teeth," a spokesman adds.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Federal funding made up 7% of LAHSA’s annual budget this fiscal year, mostly paying for permanent housing subsidies through a HUD program known as the Continuum of Care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In other words, retail investors lack the size and sophistication of institutional investors and are likely to trade more frequently, chasing the next big trends without paying close attention to valuations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The basics: If a family qualifies for aid, the government becomes a partner in paying rent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Weren’t you paying attention in that guidance assembly the other day? All teenagers wonder who they are. It’s part of growing up.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix