sprang (for)

variants or sprung (for)
past tense of spring (for)
as in paid
to give what is owed for offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang

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  • And a lot of money was paid for him too.
    Talk of the Devils, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Goldman told The New York Times that Richards paid a fine for the conviction and never had to serve any jail time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Sprang (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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