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By the end of this year I'll have paid off all the money I borrowed from the bank.

He said he also tried to encourage engineers to take more risks and shorten development times, which he said has paid off.

The attack on BP seems to have paid off for the administration, in that the firm has caved in to most of its demands.

The effort paid off a week ago when he achieved the Olympic qualifying standard at a competition in Bialy Bor, Poland.

You know, my album sales is quite good, I'm very happy. At least my efforts are paid off.

She had retired because she got sick, but she'd saved her money, so she had enough in the bank and the mortgage had been paid off.

The gamble paid off, and within a couple of years, the company moved to a real office in Seattle.

The Eurozone authorities seem to have finally got the hang of an effective communications strategy, and this has paid off.

It may surprise you, but I paid off all the debts in a year.

You smile as you realize your own modest investment strategy over the last forty years has paid off handsomely.

paid off the company's debts, and went on with the business in my own name, advertising that the partnership was dissolved.

When he had paid off his debts, he felt he could hold his head up again.

So far it's working well for my teams, and although it's hard for business to swallow, sticking to my guns on this seems to have paid off.

Among the few who did not give up were two Japanese researchers and eventually their persistence paid off.

Andrew Jackson's proudest moment was that unique one in American history when he paid off the national debt.

I found a good job after college, paid off my loan, and won another scholarship for a master's degree.

All those campaign stops on the factory floor, posing beside muscular men in overalls and hard hats, seem to have paid off.

If the company is wound up the equity capital is the last to be paid off.

I had a lot of fun this afternoon and I'm so pleased to see the hard work of our guys paid off this weekend.

There would be price discovery if the government's loan had to be repaid whether or not the asset paid off in full.

Obviouslyit's a risky decision but it seems to have paid off from most of the comments I've heard from the album.

when mr liu refused to hand over the land despite having been paid off , the businessman reported the vice - mayor to the authorities.

some of us had understood that a wet basement could never be made dry , and were amazed to see that these efforts paid off.

Her efforts have finally paid off because her stepdaughter is now willing to call her "Mom" .

All the debts have to be paid off by the end of that month.

With some help from Kareem Abdul Jabbar, his hard work paid off as he has emerged as one of the top young centers in the league.

President Obama boldly greenlighted a high-risk operation, a decision surely not easy to make, and the gamble paid off.

It's safe to say it has paid off, with Bynum, 22, looking at a possible All-Star appearance in two months.

Even if you had given him much more money: he might not haudio-videos paid off the debt.

Even if you had given him much more money and he might not haudio-videoe paid off the debt.

After a few days, you will have paid off your sleep debt, and you will begin to approach the average amount of sleep that you need.

By Saturday night, however, it was clear that the gamble had not paid off.

No, it was just a guess -- that paid off. So, you must be feeling.

Like all entrepreneurs, Mr Diamond has chalked up a litany of daring moves over the years - a few have backfired, but most have paid off.

Against that backdrop, Goldman currently favors large-capitalization stocks over small-cap, although the strategy has not paid off so far.

Clever marketing and hard work paid off: Within two years, the company's revenues hit a million dollars.

But it was his idea that paid off the most. Women wanted separates and appreciated a new, more modern way of buying clothing.

Shaun and I were there for at least 2 weeks to a month and did non stop work but it was well worth it and paid off in the end.

Early Tuesday morning their work paid off when McDonald spotted the curved timber of the ship poking through the soil and mud.

But she enrolled in the program anyway in 2008 and the gamble paid off: In June, she shifted to brand management abroad for the company.

Some critics have accused the firms of inflating the share prices of large web companies, but their bets on Skype, at least, have paid off.

But I know you thought it was a little daunting to take on the whole Bond enterprise, but it paid off.

That's clearly the sign of a player who would rather not deal with his defender, so on this night, DeShawn's bravado paid off.

If you're willing to persevere, you'll have your debt paid off sooner than you believe is possible.

But if Mr Abe at least stays away from the Yasukuni shrine, Mr Hu will feel that his ostracism of Mr Koizumi has paid off.

He began pouring money into the precious metal on the first trading day after the downgrade, and his foresight has paid off.

It's great to see that their efforts have paid off so well.

They said the new technology had paid off. Aside from Japan where 12 percent fewer people died, there were no regional differences.

James: Congratulations, honey. I guess all that schooling paid off.

His suggestion was that the debts (should) be paid off first.

Two years ago I paid off the last of our credit cards and foreswore consumer debt forever.

She had to work hard at every new movement, but she loved the ice and her dedication paid off.

Cash flow on real estate is pretty much discretionary , at least after the minimum debt service charges are paid off .

We had paid off our car loan and credit card, and the mortgage was no longer my responsibility.

The relocation operation has been carried out with commendable precision. Meticulous planning and careful execution have paid off.

For a few beautiful and savvy women, the gamble paid off. Lavinia Fenton, a child prostitute, married a duke.

Having paid off all the debts, the company is now in the black.

My target is to have paid off all the debts by the end of this year.

My efforts paid off when a 'work' dinner led to a very un-businesslike grope fest.

When the company was taken over the factory was closed and all the workers were paid off.

If these paid off, the bank would benefit.

After networking, sending resumes, and waiting patiently by the phone, all your hard work has paid off with an invitation to interview.

Even if you had given him much more money, he might not have paid off the debt.

Although Mr. Seamon has not found full-time employment, his diligence paid off with contract work for an assortment of New Jersey companies.

The former will take a 50% haircut; the latter will be paid off in full, albeit over the long term.

Two years of business school really paid off.

Buying Enron's wind business out of bankruptcy created a new business for GE, but multiple acquisitions in water treatment haven't paid off.

e. g. Two years of business school really paid off.

To his great joy, his patience and hard work finally paid off with a gold Olympic medal.

The delicacy of her skin shows that the meticulous skin care routine really paid off.

All our hard work has finally paid off! We were able to negotiate 3 new highly profitable supply contracts.

She made risky bets that paid off only some of the time, choices that her children had to live with.

He has paid off all of his debts and can no longer be a part of the corruption.

Acolytes of the accused's powerful family bribed and threatened witnesses. The police were paid off and evidence lost.

Sally: Those training courses that you asked me to attend have really paid off.

When a ship is paid off, she flies a special flag when entering harbour for the last time.

As he paid off old clients with money from new ones, the press scented criminal mischief afoot.

At a 4 percent monthly payment rate, your balance would be paid off in 15 years, and your interest expense would be a bit under $ 6, 000.

Although some of the expressions were not exactly correct, everyone showed plenty confidence. I was relieved that the training had paid off.

KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF: If you've paid off a debt like a credit card or loan, don't increase your spending.

The company took a gamble by cutting price of their products, and it paid off.

He would compare two basically identical condos. The owners of both had paid off their mortgages.

While the company has operations throughout the Middle East, some of its biggest bets in the region have not yet paid off.

She told me sha had paid off the house mortgage she now living , so she was going to by another house .

Canned beans and shotguns were about the only long positions that paid off for hedge fund managers this year.

I had an auto loan that I paid off religiously, and later a mortgage that I also paid very conscientiously.

I knew I would be working hard on my lower body in the gym and it has paid off because I feel very strong now.

Your years of hard work have paid off. Congratulations!

The company has paid off all of its short-term debts and has over $1 billion of cash.

Having paid off the pawnbroker, I now had my watch out of hock.

After playing bit roles for years, his hard work eventually paid off and he got the break he needed to become a star.

Consumers had borrowed heavily, making it almost inevitable that at some stage spending would fall as they paid off debts.

Wow! I guess all that hard work paid off!

Kathy: It looks like all those years of aikido lessons paid off.

Many mafias had paid off the local police, and law enforcement was hesitant to get involved in Mam 's cause.

The Treasury said a bank can come back and issue under the guarantee even if it has paid off TARP.

The shop owner paid off the terrorists so that they would not come to wreck his shop.

Often, a debt will go unpaid during times of financial troubles, which could be paid off later on when your money situation improves .

It's extravagant bet that designing the cloud's technology is enough has paid off so far.

Paradoxically, efforts by the developed world to train and mentor developing world journalists have paid off, many said.

The company has paid off some redundant employees.

"The owner has paid off all the right people, " one waiter says with a smile.

The company paid off all the arrearages.

His acquisition of the US operations of Lehman Brothers paid off while forays by Barclays into retail banking overseas have not.

Despite lingering protests, most of the dispossessed have been pacified and paid off.

I paid off all the debts after years of hard work.

Xiao Yang of the care and thought has paid off very quickly, increasing the fire business.

On his third stop, Button chose prime tires and his decision paid off when the heavens opened shortly after.

He paid off the crew of the ship.

They phoned me to attend the interview, my insistence was finally paid off.

The bets that Samsung Electronics placed on DRAM chips, liquid-crystal display screens and mobile telephones paid off handsomely.

Virginia and other southern states that had paid off their debts resented being asked to pay taxes to bail out the others.

A corporation generally has a grace period on its debt payments before a credit event is declared and protection is paid off.

We have already launched the reform of the RMB Chinese currency exchange rate regime, which has paid off initially.

Under his leadership Russia has issued no foreign debt and it has paid off most of its existing debts too.

Or, if a car is destroyed in an accident before it's paid off, the insurance settlement may not fully cover the outstanding loan.

The happiest thing for teachers is to see their efforts paid off when students grow and make progress.

Build a bridge, charge a toll till paid off, rewire a neighborhood electrical grid, reward municipal bond investors, etc. . .

As long as I have worked hard and paid off, even if not achieve the desired results, I would also be worthy of their own heart.

Furthermore, if they continue to spend more year after year, that indicates that the previous years investment paid off.

"We are delighted, " he said. "A lot of hard work has paid off. "

A hugely risky commitment for its studio, the outlay paid off more than anyone could have dreamed.

OnTuesday, all the work paid off when Middelburg Family Court said there was noreason to extend the guardianship by another year.

After many years of hard work, they paid off all their debts at last.

accumulated interest and all fees are paid off when the home is sold, with any excess equity going to the homeowner's heirs.

30% deposit, partial shipment allowed. balance to be paid off before each shipment.

All the money has to be paid off someday.

In that case, 'the bonds would be money-good, but they would get paid off with bad money. '

Having finally paid off their bubble-era bills, many are likely to have a visceral objection to borrowing.

Whether it's a technical skill or something about the business, I enjoy adventures into new territory. It sure paid off in this case.

It's a politic which has paid off up until now and I compliment them.

This debt would be paid off and gradually extinguished over time.

He has paid off the crew of the ship.

Haiti also had to borrow to pay crippling reparations to France, the former colonial power: the loans were not paid off until 1947.

In either case, it seems clear that the effort has paid off for one small, highly innovative startup.

It wasn't until several months later, while fishing a deep swift riffle, that the indicator really paid off.

Within a very short time, Michael's innovative approach has paid off.

Just over 18 months later, the bet has paid off handsomely for his investors, his firm and, most spectacularly, himself.

Here's your fallback position if you do get the boot: borrow from the credit cards that you previously paid off.

A suggestion to use a TV campaign to advertise in-store promotions and mail-order facilities paid off handsomely.

Thanks to a housing bubble, your joint investment has paid off and you would now like to cream off some additional upside.

I guess he wanted to show how useful he could be. Seems like his professionalism has paid off.

Its leaders' preference for gradualism paid off while directed towards the domestic economy.

One way our national debt gets paid off is with the " seigniorage " of our coins.

But the efforts to cushion the worst social effects of an economic downturn have paid off.

Right after that, he paid off the debt - and cancelled the credit card.

Kidman's dedication paid off, and she appeared in several Australian movies and television series.

Porsche has made a few gambles that paid off in the past, most notably the Cayenne.

Having done all these, we saw a more pleasant community. Tired as we were, we felt happy as all of our work paid off.

Have all your years of hard work paid off?

The mine owner paid off grieving families and cremated the miners' bodies, even when relatives wanted to bury them.

Pressure being applied in private by some science academies has not paid off.

The housing price is too high to be paid off at once for most people.

But Massmart increased its allure by rushing into the food-retailing business, and the gamble paid off.

Feeding the consumer (in more ways than one) and feeding China and India's hunger for resources paid off healthily.

Shopkeepers will not usually take back goods after they have been paid off .

two parties who have debts mutually, sort and quality of object in debt are different, they also can paid off by consultations.

My hard work was paid off and I got the position.

I don't know if it's always paid off for me, because I've been ridiculed and humiliated.

Investments in the most advanced manufacturing lines have paid off in lower production costs and wider margins.

The company invested $5 billionin the technology, about $30 billion today, but the gamble paid off.

Now they are determined that those debts will be paid off by slashing jobs in the public sector and withdrawing social services.

You may have paid off those sleep-deprived stretches when you got sick shortly afterward and sleep 18 hours at a stretch.

After I've paid off the debts and mortgages, I am entitled to the equity of my property.

We paid off our high-interest charge card and we are going to save it for emergencies.

Today, I finally paid off the massive debt on my credit card.

The manager paid off the redundant employees.

However, it all paid off for Miller in the end. Working on the production side, he learned a lot about what makes a good actor.

The debt have to be paid off ago beside month.

Investors in the first tranche , or slice, are first in line to be paid off.

A conformable home with air conditioners and telephones were common tangible signs that hard work and sacrifice paid off.

Consumers had held back, expecting even better bargains, and their instinct paid off.

While it may have paid off in some ways, it also attracted the envy and negative attention of boys like Malfoy.

Yet your courage, determination and hard work has paid off for the glory of Chinese people.

Yangon, Myanmar: A tradition of donating gold to the pagoda that dates back to the 15th century has clearly paid off.

'Persistence paid off! ' says Mr. Howard, who was hired by the radio station in June 1995, and still hosts a nightly show there.

The sector may not have made good economic investments, but its political investments paid off handsomely.

He has paid off all his debts and now he is out of debt.

But it paid off, giving British ships more speed, manoeuvrability and staying power than their French rivals.

The move paid off: Apple's titanium-turned-aluminum notebooks became bestsellers.

For many years the diversification paid off in the form of large profits.

Right now, it isn't reinvesting cash it gets when mortgage-backed securities are paid off by borrowers.

Before the truck was paid off, the buyer was arrested for drunken driving.

Meantime, his $1 billion investment has paid off, as his company is rebounding and posting record profits from new casinos in Asia.

And then the trade loans can be recycled, as earlier loans are paid off.

Divers daring and able enough are lured in search of the unknown. The risks paid off.

The hired hands were paid off at the end of the harvest season.

I started with some smaller bills at the beginning of last year, and paid off several of them by the end of the year.

It is a direct reduction if the firm offers a discount when the account receivable is paid off before a certain date.

The patience paid off, as Mr. Putin approved a plan to invest about $700 million in Rusal's IPO through VEB, the state bank.

By the end of last year, he still had not paid off the debt.

Montreal emerged from the 1976 event with a $1. 2bn deficit, an amount reportedly still being paid off by residents through local taxes.

Blair: Chuck Bass, I do believe all your years of underage boozing and womanizing have finally paid off. Truly, I am proud.

Some of those moves haven't paid off, however.

It was a risky move, but it paid off.

Russia did ratify Kyoto, but only because it was essentially paid off with rights to emit greenhouse gases that are worth a fortune.

Our strenuous preparations finally paid off at the fashion show.

The family paid off their house in 9 years even as their income averaged $33, 000 a year.

Talkback: Has a four-year degree paid off for you?

All the hard work I had done over the summer paid off.

Has Mark paid off all his creditors yet ?

He has paid off twenty of his employees this weekend.

This month, I paid off the loans for both my vehicles!

All the years poured into mindless education had finally paid off when I got accepted into the University of Chicago.

His hard work finally paid off . He got a full mark in the final exam .

Once I've paid off all my loans, there won't be a penny left!

When it came time to serve the new cookies on Secretary Gates's trip to College Station, the extra work paid off.

The decision to focus on robustness and good logging early on has definitely paid off.

The whole ship's crew were paid off at the end of the voyage.

As it happened, Mallinson's labour paid off.

His hard training has paid off and he won the first price on the tennis match.

By years end the hard work had paid off as the group was accorded16 three awards at the 1998 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.

The engagement policy has also paid off economically for both Burma and India.

So they assigned men to watch Philip, and on the fourth day the surveillance paid off.

I have already paid off the money of the car.

It paid off on polling day, when Mr Bloomberg beat Fernando Ferrer, his Democratic rival, by 20 percentage points.

and at the other end, older savers who have paid off their mortgages, or who have traded down to smaller homes and banked the proceeds.

New York recovered and Mr Cayne's strategy paid off handsomely for Bear.

The efforts have paid off: tourism has now replaced crime as Santa Marta's claim to fame.

The developer, builder of man-made islands in the shape of palms, paid off a $980 million Islamic bond last week.

Verizon has said it will only consider paying a dividend once the wireless unit's debt is paid off.

Eg. I've paid off the balance on the dishwasher.

These men and women grew up with faith in an America wherehard work and responsibility paid off.

Ahh, the are indeed tasty morsels wandering these tunnels . Our waiting has paid off. Time to feast!

His hard work paid off when he got the promotion.

Make sure that the loan can also be paid off ahead of time.

But, after bedding down, the new system has paid off.

This strategy of ignoring the enterprise has really paid off for Apple.

It was a risk but it paid off.

Now a new global opinion survey out this week suggests their efforts have paid off.

by cutting the price of their products, and it paid off, ie was financially successful.

Again, do NOT close paid off credit cards because it will lower your credit score!

Damon, who has a 1-year-old daughter, Isabella, with Bozan, says "all the campaigning" by Clooney and Pitt had finally paid off.

That would make sense if the people then paid off their balances within six months.

The gamble paid off, with growth rocketing much of the past decade.

For a flat 1. 9 percent fee, eLayaway lets online customers make incremental payments until their purchases are paid off.

The debt must be paid off before next month.

The efforts made by Adrian and his parents paid off.

With everyone and teacher's help, Mark's efforts to catch up with the students in their learning have paid off.

James: Congratulations, Ivy. I guess all your hard work has paid off.

All his debt was paid off with cash.

Tired as we were, we felt happy as all of our work paid off.

I got a B in the class. All my hard work paid off!

The levelheadedness has paid off. For as American power has been distracted in the Middle East, so Chinese power has moved up.

By the time our son was born in July, we had paid off our $1, 000 share of medical costs for the delivery.

But the government has quietly turned more state land over to family farming and paid off a debt to dairy farmers.

You see, hard work and devotion paid off for Donna.

Mr. Jackson's representatives have now paid off those loans.

They either paid off their mortgages or caught up on their payments.

I believe that my being truthful with our children has paid off, because I'm pretty sure that now they are honest with me.