as in pays
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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The pop-up pays tribute to the mystique of old Salem and the witches who inspire Cavelier's craft, according to a post on the bar's Instagram page.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
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The Souvenir Old Skool sold out almost instantly, proving that when streetwear and luxury meet in the middle, the world pays attention.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers’ lineup construction pays off As last October neared, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts rearranged his lineup.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Quick fixes rarely work—but a patient, consistent approach pays off.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Ponies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponies%20up. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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