paid off
Example Sentences
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His quick response paid off when hotel prices doubled a couple of days after he booked.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
In 2022, the couple paid off the student loans for the Otis College of Art and Design’s graduating class.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
As a result, the company remains liable for $270 million in interest payments owed to bondholders who were paid off early during the bankruptcy.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
First is a reform focused on renters in rural areas that says a tenant’s rental assistance can continue even if a landlord’s mortgage has been paid off.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Even the hustle and bustle of picketing and speechmaking seemed to stimulate me for the better; my wildest ideas paid off.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
