pay in
verb
paid in; paying in; pays in
British
: to put (money) in an account : deposit
I went to the bank to pay in a cheque.
paying a cheque in an account
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In law, the cost of a wrong answer is paid in someone’s freedom, their assets, or their family’s future.
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Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The invisible premium companies pay in disruptions, expedited freight and lost revenue when a single-source relationship breaks down is a huge risk.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The bank made the loan to two people and is entitled to look to both of them for payment until the loan is paid in full, regardless of what your divorce paperwork may say.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Under Rule 9 of the code, anyone who acquires at least 30 per cent of a company must make an offer to all remaining shareholders at the highest price paid in the last 12 months.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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Alexandra Smyth, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The invisible premium companies pay in disruptions, expedited freight and lost revenue when a single-source relationship breaks down is a huge risk.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The bank made the loan to two people and is entitled to look to both of them for payment until the loan is paid in full, regardless of what your divorce paperwork may say.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Under Rule 9 of the code, anyone who acquires at least 30 per cent of a company must make an offer to all remaining shareholders at the highest price paid in the last 12 months.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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“Pay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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