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payment

[pey-muhnt] / ˈpeɪ mənt /


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The weighted average interest rate on national debt is 3.33%, up from 1.6% in 2022, with March’s net interest payment at $103 billion.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In Saturday's statement, the airline said it would automatically process refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card to the original form of payment.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“They’re having payment shocks from taxes and insurance…along with potential job distress,” said Marina Walsh, an economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Through the payment app Zelle, Urbina and her husband paid nearly $10,000, according to her financial records, money they had set aside to buy their first home.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“We'll have the other vehicles and your Volkswagen delivered,” the salesman said, and with the paperwork and payment taken care of, they left.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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