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pay down

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as in to pay off

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Recent Examples of pay down The report also notes that the combined company would face significant pressure to reduce costs in order to pay down debt, which could entail moving production out of Los Angeles and consolidating slates. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 The funds were used to pay down bank debt incurred during COVID-19, help pay off capital expenses to enhance its stadium, Anfield, and repurchase the Melwood training ground. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026 At first, it was thought that over time, governments would want to allow growth to organically whittle down debt-to-income ratios, which is the ideal way to pay down massive peacetime spending and tax cut binges. — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 Chief Executive David Zaslav opted not to renew the pricey basketball contract as Warner has been straining to pay down debt brought on by its last merger in 2022. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay down

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The brand’s universal approach has paid off big time in terms of marketing and brand image.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
At the beginning of your loan term, more of your monthly payment will go toward paying off interest charges.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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