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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That immediately paid dividends when Jones hit a double down the left field line.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
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Property owners are given about three months’ notice and paid compensation at rates set by the municipality.—
ABC News,
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18 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers and Penguins last met in the playoffs in 2018, with Pittsburgh winning the series 4-2.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The army takeover was met with massive nonviolent resistance, which has since become a civil war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Ponied up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponied%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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