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The phrase "a substantial payment to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts involving financial transactions, agreements, or obligations where a significant amount of money is being transferred or owed.
Example: "The company agreed to make a substantial payment to the contractor for the completed work."
Alternatives: "a significant payment to" or "a considerable payment to".
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The settlement includes a substantial payment to the State of Minnesota, the two sides said.
Trump received a substantial payment to release Resorts from his services agreement.
The law firm, which has its biggest office in London, is said to have made a "substantial" payment to the woman after she complained to human resources staff.
"I was not prepared to deal with this in the traditional way by simply making a substantial payment to BMW [Rover's German parent]." Really?
Heart and Capital owner Global Radio has reported pre-tax losses of £27.7m for the year to the end of March thanks to a substantial payment to shareholders, while underlying profits grew by 12.5% to £56.6m.
Heart and Capital owner Global Radio saw losses widen to almost £30m for the year to the end of March, thanks to a substantial payment to shareholders, while operating profits grew by a healthy 11% to £37m.
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But Judge Smith said HBOS "ought to make a further substantial payment to the compensation fund".
"We have therefore offered a substantial payment... to have the character wear an alternative brand.
To tell him what to wear: Abercrombie and Fitch has offered Michael (The Situation) Sorrentino of MTV's "Jersey Shore" a "substantial payment" not to sport its brand.
The settlement includes a substantial payment by Hilton to Starwood, according to a source with direct knowledge of the pact.
Since buying out the old lease would have required a substantial payment by Trinity to Astoria, the value of that payment was transferred to 225 Varick.
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