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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The pop-up pays tribute to the mystique of old Salem and the witches who inspire Cavelier's craft, according to a post on the bar's Instagram page.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
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The Souvenir Old Skool sold out almost instantly, proving that when streetwear and luxury meet in the middle, the world pays attention.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers’ lineup construction pays off As last October neared, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts rearranged his lineup.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Quick fixes rarely work—but a patient, consistent approach pays off.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Guided by purpose, clarity and harmony, the SS27 line-up speaks to the emerging generation of conscious consumers—where beauty meets responsibility and fabric becomes an act of expression.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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So, when the Tata Trusts board meets later Friday for the first time since reports of an internal power struggle first surfaced, many investors — and the government — will hope that the boardroom battle gets resolved.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Antes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antes%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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