as in paid
to give what is owed for
for once our bills are all paid up
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When factoring in the exclusion date, the data shows that Arizona has not paid out any claims to providers once they were caught.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Now, this episode is extra special because Annie and I have actually paid out big bucks to get furry co-hosts to talk firsthand about their feelings on water, making his podcast debut all the way from the New Orleans streets, my elderly orange and white Tabby George.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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There was also a huge fear of taking a bet on another kind of life, but one that for her has paid off.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement That commitment certainly paid off for the Land of the Rising Sun in Milan, as the skating program experienced its brightest Olympics yet, winning six medals in figure skating.—
Alice Park,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The use of the system near the city came before the FAA and Pentagon met to review potential impacts and mitigation measures.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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For many in Chicago, weekly gatherings at Rainbow PUSH became a forum where local concerns met national attention.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Paid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paid%20up. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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