as in pays
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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In a solid bit of blocking from Leon, Kyra pays no heed as Luz cleans up after a meeting and other characters offer to help.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026 -
While the average driver nationally pays about $181 per month for car insurance, the average Tesla Model Y driver pays $282 per month for coverage and the typical Model X driver pays $377 per month, according to the insurance comparison site The Zebra.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Experience, often in multiple systems, pays off at skill positions more than ever.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The service This is where staying in a luxury hotel really pays off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the Moon meets Jupiter in your sign, your presence carries weight and people respond to your tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Swimwear is truly where function meets style, which is why designers love to play with new silhouettes and aesthetics.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Antes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antes%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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