pay dividends

phrase

: to directly benefit someone for something he or she has done
Our efforts are finally paying dividends.

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English clubs, even in the richest league on the planet, routinely lose millions, are subject to wholly inadequate cost control regulations, do not pay dividends, and are increasingly reliant on stakeholders propping them up. Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 These experts assign ratings after analyzing a company's financials and ability to consistently pay dividends while also seeking capital appreciation. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Eventually, Watts sacrifices and Crouch’s appetite for success led pay dividends. Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 But investment in these skills should pay dividends over time. Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay dividends

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“Pay dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20dividends. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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