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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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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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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“Ponied up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponied%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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