settle up
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The companies later settle up any differences between the fixed contract price and Ercot market prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He later visited the garage to settle up, telling Judith he was "desperate" and had borrowed money to belatedly pay her.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Banks settle up by the end of the day.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025
Money is withheld from every paycheck, and taxpayers settle up with the IRS each year.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
He only had two dollars and forty-six cents left over, but he put it all on the counter, promising himself to stop by tomorrow and settle up.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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