pay

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Opponents of the initiative note that it doesn’t just target executive pay; it would affect medical practitioners who are also managers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

With my dad and my aunt and uncle, Medicaid took everything, including their homes, to pay for nursing-home care.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Pay for kids to become electricians, pay for apprenticeships for real skills that we need. Our granite heritage is falling apart."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Da, who was far away, fishing to pay the rent.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff