as in to pay
to give what is owed for
if we can't ante up at least half of the overdue rent, we are going to be evicted
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Now, families are paying the price with skyrocketing egg and grocery costs because of Donald Trump.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Can tariffs pay for a budget deficit when Social Security, Medicare and the interest payments on our debt are what really matter and there’s $36 trillion of national debt to be made up by them?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Asking for insights not only gives you valuable advice but also builds goodwill— creating a cycle of support that can pay off later in your career.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The determination and door-knocking paid off: Samuel Adams launched with an investment of $140,000 and two employees before skyrocketing into a $3 billion business over the course of 40 years.—
Alice Barlow,
Fortune,
15 Mar. 2025
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San Diego college basketball teams are meeting the moment and making history.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shower steamers are a safe way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, in part because essential oils should always be diluted before use, which happens when the dissolving tablet meets the water and infuses into the steam.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Ante (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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