paying

Example Sentences

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“David got us to the point where the rest of the world was paying attention,” Garber said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Positive funding means traders betting on higher prices are paying those betting on lower prices — a sign that demand for bullish exposure is strong.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Last week, Grossman denied paying for a documentary about the case and said he was working with someone making one.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Reliable VPNs are subscription-based, and prices may increase over time — many providers’ introductory rates jump significantly at renewal, so it’s worth checking what you’ll be paying after the first term.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“You’d better be paying for that, Nighthand,” the barmaid called out, “or I’ll kick your substantial arse out of here.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell