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

Twists and turns included, “Man on Fire,” created by Kyle Killen, is straightforward action entertainment, a traditional payback drama with generally clear-cut good guys and bad guys, once you sort them out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

That can make the payback period for a used EV only one or two years.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As the payback for giving me the dirty finger I said out loud to By, “How many cows you counted, By? How many red cars so far?”

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis