pay up
Example Sentences
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In May 2023, some Freshly investors alleged that Nestlé failed to pay up to $550 million in earn-outs tied to future growth, a lawsuit Nestlé says is “unjustified.”
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The school would, however, have to pay up a bit to bring in a new men’s basketball coach.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Buyers typically pay up to roughly 10 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for companies with over $1 million in Ebitda, and as much as seven times for smaller operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
At the same time, investors have also become more willing to pay up for small-cap earnings.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
“It’s none of my business, girl. All my customers pay up front.”
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
