as in paying
to give what is owed for
offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang
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Not doing the dishes, not paying the rent, not getting up in the morning is far more enjoyable.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026 -
Another standout was Fables, a whimsical, herbaceous drink paying homage to Aesop’s Fables.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In many ways, that approach appears to be paying off financially.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Its Horizon acquisition bet is paying off.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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From the 1st of April 2026, to help finance affordable housing and curb visitor numbers, Barcelona's tourist tax will double, with visitors paying up to €15 per night (approximately $18).—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Depending on the product, shoppers were paying up to 23% more than other shoppers for identical items.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Springing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springing%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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