as in to pay
to give what is owed for
if we can't ante up at least half of the overdue rent, we are going to be evicted
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And the companies that pay attention will reap the benefits.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025 -
Finances also play a major factor, whether that’s paying for fertility treatments, reproductive procedures like IUI, surrogacy, or dealing with insurance—not to mention legal fees.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
26 June 2025
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But Home Depot’s deliberate and thoughtful approach to M&A has largely paid off over the long term, and should serve as a model to big companies in how to do successful dealmaking.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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In the long run, this pays off with repeat business and reputation.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Deeper collaboration between military planners, drone manufacturers and battery developers to ensure new technologies meet operational needs.—
Siyu Huang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When looking to book the best hotels in Lisbon, you’re met with a myriad of enticing—albeit unconventional—options.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Ante (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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