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 list price starts at a little over 12,000 for 200 milligram dosage, but the amount someone actually pays varies greatly.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The Pickford Award pays tribute to alumni whose achievements bring special distinction to the university and the industry.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
14 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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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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As passengers take their seats, crew members keep an eye on each row to ensure everyone meets the requirements.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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