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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Defenders of the rich payouts point to the upswing in the broader markets, and indeed the rise in value for stock and option awards contributed significantly to CEOs’ comp levels.—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 This includes developments such as artificial general intelligence, which previously influenced payout structures.—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, though, getting a creditor to agree to a settlement without a lump-sum payout typically requires more persistence and a willingness to work within stricter terms.—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout