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Discover LudwigThe phrase "appear to pay" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the perception or impression of something being financially beneficial or rewarding.
Example: "The new marketing strategy appears to pay off, as sales have increased significantly this quarter."
Alternatives: "seem to yield" or "seem to be profitable".
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She does not appear to pay, and Ray offers her every indulgence such as the swimming pool entirely to herself.
Compared with many other Christian sects, Latter Day Saints don't appear to pay much attention to Mary.
A spokesman for Project Canvas said: "Sky's comments appear to pay scant attention to the actual substance of the proposals.
There will be a moment of truth at the end of the voyage, when Bob will not appear to pay his bill and pick up his passport; nor will he pack his bags.
Mr. Netanyahu, who is struggling to keep his fractious right-wing coalition together, has been under pressure at home not to appear to pay an additional price to lure the Palestinians to the negotiating table.
A perceived failure by the PLA to show concern for Chinese lives in Libya would not have gone down well with the country's fiery online nationalists (to whom the country's leaders appear to pay considerable attention).
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He appeared to pay without incident.
Japan's aggressive and relentless lobbying appeared to pay dividends.
Before Sept. 11, their efforts appeared to pay off.
And tonight, the Bush strategy finally appeared to pay off.
To mitigate this inevitability, Mr. Friedlander appears to pay careful attention to frequency of jokes.
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