repay

Example Sentences

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Their nearly decadelong friendship became strained after she failed to repay a loan from him, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

A smaller population usually translates into slower economic growth, and fewer taxpayers to help repay government debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Figuring out how to save and repay debt can even be part of the initial conversation between parents and graduates.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

"Our pledge is simple – to repay people's trust in us as quickly as we can, bringing the nation together. A new era of leadership starts today," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Betty Jean took a moment to think, then said, “Would a dollar a week be okay? I know it’ll take almost a year for us to repay you, but...”

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine