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payable

[pey-uh-buhl] / ˈpeɪ ə bəl /


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Meta would pay in 10 annual installments totaling about $11.7 billion, with a further $5 billion payable only if rival platforms sign comparable agreements -- a maximum of $16.7 billion.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Sturm Ruger declared a quarterly dividend of 21 cents a share, payable Aug. 28 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 14.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

In addition there is a £100m delayed draw term loan, meaning the funding will be available at specific points, rather than payable upfront.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The money is sent straight to the new account, or a check is delivered to the ex-employee but made payable to the new entity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

The contract provided that all monies accruing to Malcolm X “shall be made payable by the agent to ‘Muhammad’s Mosque No. 2,’ ” but Malcolm X felt this was insufficient.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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