pay in
phrasal 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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Fortunately, costs here are currently low, especially compared to what borrowers were paying in recent years.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit states Roe initially rented a one-bedroom unit at South Beach Marina Apartments for approximately $7,500 a month, paid in cash.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
When $600 or more is paid in the course of a payor’s business for many types of income, the payor must generally issue a Form 1099 to the recipient, with a copy to the IRS.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
While the numbers vary significantly due to league structures, this still highlights the broader conversation around pay in women’s professional sports.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit states Roe initially rented a one-bedroom unit at South Beach Marina Apartments for approximately $7,500 a month, paid in cash.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
When $600 or more is paid in the course of a payor’s business for many types of income, the payor must generally issue a Form 1099 to the recipient, with a copy to the IRS.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
While the numbers vary significantly due to league structures, this still highlights the broader conversation around pay in women’s professional sports.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Pay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20in. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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