payback

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

One could read the entire scripture — both the Old and New Testaments — as an allegory for humanity’s penchant for payback, and God’s many warnings against it.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Many people outside the hospital shouted that Lewis must face "payback", public broadcaster ABC reported, referring to a traditional punishment in central Australian Indigenous communities.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“There is some payback in our culture,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“Maybe the priest, as payback for all those St. Vincent de Paul charity trips you’ve made?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie