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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets at
pays off
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Residents can request the HOA be turned over to them, but Pulte also currently pays off the HOA’s yearly budget shortfall, according to company officials.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026 -
And sometimes, all that effort pays off.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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