payback

Example Sentences

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Now, I’m the one who must cobble together an agenda if I want even a fraction of that payback.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If this is payback time, this is my redemption," said Lai, who was then out on bail.

From BBC

What remains uncertain is the timeline for payback, and whether capacity constraints like power availability and cooling infrastructure will delay returns even as dollars continue flowing out the door.

From MarketWatch

Economists cautioned that the December reading released Tuesday would likely reflect some payback for an understated November figure.

From The Wall Street Journal

The payback could come in December with an above-average increase in inflation.

From MarketWatch