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repay

[ri-pey] / rɪˈpeɪ /




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In 2023, a judge ordered Justice’s wages as governor be garnished to repay a loan for mining equipment; another judge ordered U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

There was also flagging confidence among investors in Jakarta's ability to repay its debts.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Prosecutors say at this point, Juin only had a few thousand dollars left in his bank account and that he has failed to repay any of the money.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"Fourteen years ago, 40% of our clients could repay their debts in a reasonable amount of time," she said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The njuzu had brought her to this island, and it would be extremely ungrateful not to repay them.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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