as in paying
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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Local unions can avoid a recertification vote by having 60% of teachers paying dues, which automatically re-certifies the chapter.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026 -
Under this framework, companies connecting significant new demand to the grid are responsible for paying the costs associated with serving their projects, including 100% of any new power generation required to serve their needs.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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In any relationship, couples make a lot of decisions about finances, from whether to create joint accounts or keep them separate to how to approach paying off debt.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Many of my younger buyers are also saving for a wedding or paying off student loans, so they may be inclined to take advantage of a low down payment.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Depending on the product, shoppers were paying up to 23% more than other shoppers for identical items.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Packing too many could mean paying extra luggage fees, but packing too few could mean paying up to 30 percent extra for a book at the airport.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Ponying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponying%20up. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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