sprang (for)

variants or sprung (for)
Definition of sprang (for)next
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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Verb
  • If the estate has sufficient assets after higher-priority expenses, such as certain taxes, administrative costs and funeral expenses, qualifying debts may be paid before any remaining assets are distributed to heirs.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
    Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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  • The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
  • That decision paid off big time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 June 2026
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“Sprang (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprang%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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