repay

Example Sentences

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When she approached the charity, she had £26,000 of debt and it said this would usually take around 20 years to repay.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The company had to repay the debt not with cash, but with hundreds of tons of cables and rope—making it one of the earliest asset-backed loans, as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

That’s a huge relief, since the U.S. market otherwise would have a big debt to repay.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Inspire Brands plans to use proceeds to repay debt under its term loan facility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“And may I remind you, Admiral, they are doing you a service by helping you find Bertha. Surely you would not repay them by baking them in a PIE?”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood