paying back

Example Sentences

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“The parent is the borrower and is responsible for paying back the loan,” the student-loan lender says.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Borrowers only receive forgiveness if they are low-income for many years, and high-earners end up paying back the entirety of their loans.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

When consumers are working, they are spending, saving and paying back their loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

"I think of it as paying back a little bit. I was helped out quite a lot," he added.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

Everything, including us paying back the petty cash, would be ruined.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña