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 national high court has acquitted the Colombian singer of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to repay the money plus interest to her.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
There is little to no chance that she will ever be able to repay these loans.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
It aims to use proceeds from the IPO to expand store networks, invest in distribution center capacity, strengthen digital and IT capabilities, repay loans and cover listing expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“What of you? I owe you a great favor—how can I repay it? Ask anything and it is yours, should it be within my skill.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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