Example Sentences

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For early investors and executives, it could mean enormous paydays.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Investment banks leading their IPOs would be in line for fees, while funds that backed them could expect their own big paydays.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Advisory fees are calculated off the value of the deal, and largely paid upon completion, meaning blockbuster deals can result in blockbuster paydays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

When LIV launched in 2022, it attracted superstar golfers with enormous paydays and split the sport in two.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I got by between paydays by neglecting overdue bills and borrowing money from Robin, so twice a month, when a few hundred dollars went into my account, it was gone within hours.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover