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payback

[pay-bak] / ˈpeɪˌbæk /


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He reflected on his own experience when discussing the importance of a quick payback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It’s almost like payback for those teasing “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC” ads.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

It’s more emotional labor for you, with little actual payback.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

In her case, the Crown accountant agreed a payback amount of £66.36.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

And then in a higher tone she repeated, "The big payback!"

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

Enticements for investors are relatively low-cost funds, with annualized management fees typically below 1%, and, of course, immediate paybacks.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026

It often takes 10 years to site, design, construct and commission a conventional PSH plant at a time when private investors are realizing paybacks of 10 years or less from subsidized solar and wind farms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023

"We still hold legal ownership of the businesses, but we don't get any information, dividends or loan paybacks from there," CEO Markus Rauramo said in his first interview about the subject.

From Reuters ● Aug. 9, 2023

Besides the pandemic, they’ve had to face economic pressures from rising costs of living, college loan paybacks and an uncertain economy, among other challenges.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2022

Some nations, such as Malta and Greece, offer even higher paybacks at up 40%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2022




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