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Recent Examples of payroll
The last time a team in this market intentionally took a major step back (in their case, for payroll purposes), the Marlins lost any traction for attendance, now playing nightly in a mausoleum.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Through much of the 19th century plenty of American journalists were either directly on the government payroll or had sideline patronage jobs working as political party operatives.
—Corey Hutchins, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, for the first time since 2002, the Mets, owners of the highest payroll in MLB at around $334 million, have lost 12 straight games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Capital gets harder to raise, risk becomes personal and payroll gets heavier.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Through much of the 19th century plenty of American journalists were either directly on the government payroll or had sideline patronage jobs working as political party operatives.
—Corey Hutchins, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, for the first time since 2002, the Mets, owners of the highest payroll in MLB at around $334 million, have lost 12 straight games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Capital gets harder to raise, risk becomes personal and payroll gets heavier.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payroll
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Wolfe said the retailer expects to modify its distribution footprint over time to have most of its inventory and processing pass through its most efficient distribution centers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first phase of 39 homesites sold out within months, and there has been no inventory since.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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During his tenure, Hungary slid down rankings on democracy and corruption indices; reports suggest that vast amounts in state funds ended up in Orbán allies’ hands.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Conditions at the beaches remain relatively calm, with a low risk of rip currents, though a high UV index means sunscreen is strongly recommended.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the slight thaw suggests a more modest agenda that the countries should now pursue, one that acknowledges that tensions between them over fundamental issues — trade, technology, global status — are more likely to intensify than abate.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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For much of DeSantis’ tenure, the Legislature delivered on his agenda with little resistance.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three justices who dissented from both the December emergency docket ruling and Monday’s summary reversal were justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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The court docket does not list a lawyer for Stokes.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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To access it, users of Starbucks' app can open ChatGPT, enable the Starbucks app through the app directory and then chat @starbucks.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Black Studies on 135th Street features a bibliography of this rediscovered library.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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The site also contains search tools as well as a predictably gigantic source bibliography.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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The compilation will launch digitally on May 15 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with physical pre-orders opening May 1 through May 31.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 1981 painting is abstract and minimalist, a compilation of placid shades—pink, blue, and white lines—stacked horizontally.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In raising the ceiling for this roster, president of baseball operations David Stearns lowered the floor.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Baltimore added to its roster through the NFL draft over the weekend, highlighted by first-round pick Vega Ioane, a guard out of Penn State.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Payroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payroll. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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