pay back
Example Sentences
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He also noted that if an Afterpay customer doesn’t pay back their loan, they aren’t able to take out another.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
This comes down to the fact that it isn't a true loan like a mortgage which you have to pay back over time regardless of your means.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
He plans to pay back his customers, but the process will be difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Higher debt equates to a bigger interest burden for a government, creating a feedback loop that raises concerns about whether a nation is able to pay back both the principal and interest.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
She had to pay back every penny, plus six percent extra for interest.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
