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paid down

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past tense of pay down

as in paid off

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In an alternate universe, the Sparks’ win over Chicago on Friday could have been a barometer to indicate whether general manager Raegan Pebley’s gamble to trade Rickea Jackson to the Sky paid off.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
So, the question was whether the frequent sub-optimal error correction paid off by keeping drift from causing even larger problems.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

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The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

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