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However, Powell did not call for paying down the debt outright.—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026 Second, pay down high interest debt.—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 As part of paying down debt, Krispy Kreme sold its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies for $75 million last year.—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 The tax refund could be used to pay high heating bills, pay down credit cards, cover a major home repair, buy a car or even save for the future.—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay down