be paid
Example Sentences
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“It is a shortsighted approach to asset management that invites long-term risk—a strategic failure that will ultimately be paid for by future generations of students and the long-term health of the endowment itself.”
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The men and women who enroll will be paid for their time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The London club have been exploring their legal options and expect a compensation package to be paid, though it remains unclear both how much that might be, or when it will be resolved.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
So, under FLSA, a worker making $20 an hour would be paid $30 once they exceed 40 hours in a week.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
If you decide to stay and work, you will be paid wages as free men.’
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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