underpaid
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Our mistakes meant some Dashers were underpaid or paid late,” the company added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The company said 65% of drivers were underpaid by $1 or less, with a median missing payment of $7.70.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
County announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against State Farm General after hundreds of victims of last year’s devastating wildfires complained that their policy claims had been delayed, denied or underpaid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Steinem lifted the lid on the underpaid life of a Bunny, and the physical pain of wearing the high-heels and tight corsets for hours.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Since Francie never became friendly enough with the girls to be taken into their confidence, she had no way of knowing how grossly underpaid she was.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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