pay in

phrasal verb

paid in; paying in; pays in
British
: to put (money) in an account : deposit
I went to the bank to pay in a cheque.
paying a cheque in an account

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There is nothing wrong with filing an extension—as long as your taxes are paid in full by April 15. IRS Staff Cuts May Cause Delays The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to cut up to 20% of the IRS workforce by May 15, 2025. — Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Hawaiian Electric's portion amounts to $1.99 billion, which the company plans to pay in four equal annual installments, with the first payment expected no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2025. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Contemplate the math behind real wages, starting with the Inland Empire. Wages paid in Riverside and San Bernardino counties grew by 15% in 2020-24, the ninth-highest jump among 21 regions. — Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025 The Pharos-Tribune reported that Cody was placed on administrative leave without pay in January. — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pay in

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