as in paid
to give what is owed for
despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house
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This means some workers paid more tax during the year than their final liability will require.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The court set a bail of $252,000, which was paid.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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The five-year pro met that threshold with Memphis by appearing in 64 games in 2024-25.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Babz described Stidham’s wife, Kennedy, as one of the best people he’s ever met due to her loyalty to her husband and his journey in football.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Ponied up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponied%20up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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