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payments

  • plural
    of payment.
    payment
    noun
    something that is paid; an amount paid; compensation; recompense.

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But Apple's fees and rules contactless payments are restricting growth and innovation, it argued.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The statement did not say whether any fraud or improper payments had been discovered.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

“The caller will often demand immediate payments, or phish for personal or account information.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Ruh will serve in an advisory role through the end of the year to assist with the transition and will be entitled to severance payments and benefits, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

“Savannah and I will set up quarterly tax payments and establish a trust to protect your savings and start your college account. And, of course, a retirement plan.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen