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    paying off

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    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo give money to get person to do something; bribe
    He did think about paying him off before the trial
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo give money to settle a debt
    It is such a big loan I will be paying it off for years
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo produce the desired result, as after some time
    Your hard work is really paying off, you have excellent grades
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To bribe someone.
    The corrupt politician was paying off several journalists to publish favorable stories.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To result in success; to be worthwhile.
    The investment is finally paying off after many years.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To pay a debt in full.
    She is paying off her mortgage little by little each month.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • Our country is losing so much in terms of energy, in terms of paying off our debt.

      Our country is losing so much in terms of energy, in terms of paying off our debt.

    • PAYING OFF OUR DEBT.

      PAYING OFF OUR DEBT.

    B1

    ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor

    08:42ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor
    • You still want to be managing your debt and paying off your high interest debt as soon as possible.

      You still want to be managing your debt and paying off your high interest debt as soon as possible.

    A2

    Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ

    03:42Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
    • It now appears to be paying off.

      It now appears to be paying off.

    B1

    Why Cruise Lines Are Pumping Billions Into Private Islands | WSJ The Economics Of

    05:51Why Cruise Lines Are Pumping Billions Into Private Islands | WSJ The Economics Of
    • And it's paying off.

      And it's paying off.

    • And it's paying off.

      And it's paying off.

    B1

    What's In The Big Beautiful Bill And Why Elon Musk Hates It

    09:50What's In The Big Beautiful Bill And Why Elon Musk Hates It
    • It also includes some benefits for those folks who are paying off an auto loan.

      It also includes some benefits for those folks who are paying off an auto loan.

    • It also includes some benefits for those folks who are paying off an auto loan if the auto is made in the United States, so you can take a deduction on that.

      It also includes some benefits for those folks who are paying off an auto loan if the auto is made in the United States, so you can take a deduction on that.

    B1

    Ellen Talks About Her Coronavirus Experience

    04:50Ellen Talks About Her Coronavirus Experience
    • Jackpot, finally, this thing is paying off.

      Jackpot, finally, this thing is paying off.

    • Finally, this thing is paying off.

      Finally, this thing is paying off.

    A2

    Ray Dalio is Preparing For A Crash Like 1929

    18:35Ray Dalio is Preparing For A Crash Like 1929
    • because the government already has so much debt, it has no other option but to keep borrowing to keep paying off the interest on that debt.

      because the government already has so much debt, it has no other option but to keep borrowing to keep paying off the interest on that debt.

    • And because the government already has so much debt, it has no other option but to keep borrowing to keep paying off the interest on that debt.

      And because the government already has so much debt, it has no other option but to keep borrowing to keep paying off the interest on that debt.

    A2

    "Most People Have No Idea What's About To Happen"

    11:19"Most People Have No Idea What's About To Happen"
    • but if you add another 3 to 5 trillion dollars you're shortening that time and America is on the path when the entire budget is going to be allocated into paying off the interest,

      but if you add another 3 to 5 trillion dollars you're shortening that time and America is on the path when the entire budget is going to be allocated into paying off the interest,

    • But if you add another 3 to 5 trillion dollars, you are shortening that time and America is on the path when the entire budget is going to be allocated into paying off the interest.

      But if you add another 3 to 5 trillion dollars, you are shortening that time and America is on the path when the entire budget is going to be allocated into paying off the interest.

    B1

    Why Everyone SEEMS to Have More Money Than You

    12:18Why Everyone SEEMS to Have More Money Than You
    • Most people aren't sharing the normal or the bad stuff they go through, like them paying off their credit card bills or them working overtime to afford something really nice.

      Most people aren't sharing the normal or the bad stuff they go through, like them paying off their credit card bills or them working overtime to afford something really nice.

    • Most people aren't sharing the normal or the bad stuff they go through, like them paying off their credit card bills or them working overtime to afford something really nice.

      Most people aren't sharing the normal or the bad stuff they go through, like them paying off their credit card bills or them working overtime to afford something really nice.

    A2

    You can change your life in 6 months, here is how to do it

    06:51You can change your life in 6 months, here is how to do it
    • Remember, this is not about neglecting your other key priorities like building an emergency fund, contributing to retirement or paying off high interest rate debt.

      Remember, this is not about neglecting your other key priorities like building an emergency fund, contributing to retirement or paying off high interest rate debt.

    • Remember, this is not about neglecting your other key priorities like building an emergency fund, contributing to retirement, or paying off high interest rates.

      Remember, this is not about neglecting your other key priorities like building an emergency fund, contributing to retirement, or paying off high interest rates.

    B1