as in unpaid
not yet paid
finally paid the owed amount
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Adjective
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Members with a prior history of unpaid negative balances are not eligible for Overdraft Coverage.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Sunday said the messages are typically sent via text or email and allege the recipient has an unpaid parking ticket that requires immediate payment or an appearance in court.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dylan Volantis completed an outstanding seven-inning masterpiece with three strikeouts in his final inning of work.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fried specifically recommends the Superior plum cultivar as an outstanding option for spring planting.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Owed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owed. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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