pay off
Example Sentences
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If she is driven and committed to her career, this will help her establish a secure financial future, and perhaps allow her to pay off her mortgage or buy a home.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Per Zimbalist’s research, that risk of hosting international games doesn’t usually pay off — especially in the long term.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Once that money is spent, California has to pay off the $10 billion bond with interest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“If you only pay that minimum balance, you may never pay off the credit-card debt,” said Schuh, who previously worked for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Your hard work is about to pay off.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
