in payment

phrase

: as a way of paying someone
We bought them dinner in payment for all their help.

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That helped drive a 9% gain in payment volume across Visa’s network in Q2. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 That’s $1,669 more in payment and almost 40% more as percentages go. — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 Others may have a policy of rate adjustment if processing takes more than a few days; as such, timing can play an important role in payment. — Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026 Nigeria approved $128 million in payment to settle longstanding debts owed to gas producers that supply power plants, in a move to improve electricity supply. — Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in payment

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“In payment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20payment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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