pay down
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Perhaps 15% of global companies are ‘zombies,’ generating enough revenue to pay interest but not pay down principal debt or make shareholder distributions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Lodge says he prefers companies to use the capital to either pay down debt or do an M&A deal.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The Elon Musk-controlled company announced its first-ever bond sale Monday with proceeds earmarked to pay down debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“This temporary incentive is designed to help borrowers pay down their balances more quickly.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Man, if I had five dollars, I could pay down on a suit. Five dollars is almost half a week’s wages for me.”
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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