be paid

Example Sentences

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Floodlights were erected at the site to allow investigation teams to carry on their work overnight as tributes continue to be paid to the three crew members, whose identities have not yet been confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“For example, full retirement age claims and survivor claims may be paid for up to six months retroactively.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The government said the company would be paid $928 million—the value of its offshore wind leases—which would then be reinvested into oil and gas projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"I think people should be paid as much as possible. Ask my employees -- literally, I do that."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Karpov signed the contract, but when the promoters showed up in Reykjavik, Bobby wanted to be paid in three installments, one per meeting—in amounts of $20,000, $50,000, and $100,000 respectively—just to discuss it.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady