as in unpaid
not yet paid
finally paid the owed amount
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025 -
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a reduction in flights due to stress on unpaid air traffic controllers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Before his arrival at the jail, MacDonald was stopped in connection with a criminal mischief investigation and arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to River Oaks police Deputy Chief Eric Perkins.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated November 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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While their records are not outstanding at the halfway point of the season, both are solid favorites to reach the playoffs.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Owed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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