be paid up

phrase

: having given all of the money that one owes on a debt until a specific date.
You're (all) paid up through June.

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Players taken after the 10th round may be paid up to $150,000 without counting against the bonus pool, so the best prospects taken in Rounds 11 through 20 rarely end up signing. Keith Law, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The offer reflects a small concession from the church to the victims, who have asked for more money to be paid up front by the diocese, which had originally offered a five-year timeline. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026 The Florida law that allows an individual to be paid up to $200,000 is a waiver to that law. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 Attorney Justin Smith will lead attorneys doing the work, who will be paid up to $450 per hour, according to a retainer agreement provided by the House. Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for be paid up

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“Be paid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20paid%20up. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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