unpaid

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But staff around the world would go unpaid, halting food and security programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

In a breach-of-lease complaint filed in Superior Court, Hackman said Erewhon is liable for more than $275,000 in unpaid rent and legal fees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The healthcare IT company where Sanchez works as a senior customer success manager allowed her to take a 60-day unpaid leave of absence but said it would have to terminate her employment afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Pigasse was angling to win the job of helping Venezuela restructure around $150 billion in unpaid debts and repair the country’s standing with investors around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Hickock’s attorney was also angry; once more he traveled to Larned State Hospital, where he appealed for the unpaid services of a psychiatrist willing to go to Garden City and interview the defendants.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote