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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
she paid off the security guard so that she could steal whatever she liked
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the payoff on the investment was only about $500
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as in pivotal
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Recent Examples of pay off
Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The prepayment penalties unfairly restrict borrowers who wish to pay off their debts early, penalizing responsible financial behavior and discouraging economic mobility.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The makeup artist’s namesake brand honors his expert technique, with a matte contour stick that provides a semi-sheer color payoff.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
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And his persistence paid off when the chair turned up in the garage of Peggy's younger sister.
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The Bulls — reportedly with Michael Jordan’s involvement — and sponsors ended up making good on the payoff.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay off
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Followers of the Ferrari market have likely gasped at the premiums paid for six-speed versions of 21st-century models typically equipped with the F1 transmission, such as the 575M Maranello or 599 GTB.—
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Current customers would be precluded from paying for the additional power generated for new heavy users.—
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Four years later, federal prosecutors in New York charged the company with bribing Chinese officials.—
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And to add insult to injury, while cutting off food aid to millions of starving Africans, Trump has suspended enforcement of the rules against Americans bribing foreign officials.—
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Southwest last month reported fourth-quarter profits that surpassed Wall Street estimates, on the back of improved airfares and strong holiday travel demand.—
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Operating profit amounted to 44 million euros compared with 140 million euros in 2023.—
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The British Fashion Council, which has long played a pivotal role in shaping British fashion, champions innovation and creativity.—
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While the far right made historic gains in Germany’s pivotal federal elections on Sunday, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party ultimately thrived with Friedrich Merz securing nearly 29% of the vote and placing him in the top spot to lead the country.—
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The school’s small class sizes allow for highly individualized attention, ensuring that each child’s unique learning style and academic needs are met.—
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Despite the odd timing, the employee stayed late into the night, working until 2 a.m. to meet the deadline.—
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Beaverton resident Abbas Shafii bought the jackpot-winning ticket on Jan. 17 at a Fred Meyer store in Beaverton, about 8 miles west of Portland, the Oregon Lottery announced Friday.—
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Warren’s letter argues that Disney looked to buy Fubo after facing legal roadblocks to creating its own joint venture sports service Venu.—
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There was a really individual and decisive creative community in Portland, in music and in the visual arts, in writing and in filmmaking.—
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But with sustainable aviation fuels costing three to four times more than traditional jet fuel, Boom faces a decisive question: Can airlines make money selling supersonic tickets while burning premium fuel?—
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Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.—
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As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.—
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“Pay off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20off. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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