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'pay the sums' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to the action of paying a total sum of a particular amount of money to someone. For example, "We need to pay the sums listed in the invoice by the end of the week."
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"I am in trouble; there is no way I can pay the sums being demanded," he said.
Last week, Terry Kassel, head of human resources for Merrill, said the firm had to consider its shareholders' interests when deciding whether to pay the sums the remaining claimants were demanding.
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CASH PAY The sum of the base salary, cash bonus and perks/other categories.
Anadarko will pay the sum in a single cash payment, BP said.
The Labor Department forced the employer to pay the sum, and to pay the state $2,000 in penalties.
In other cases the power to sell the goods to pay the sum due has been conferred by statute.
He is now exerting his power because the rebels refused to pay the sum he demanded for his neutrality.
Virginia, who sold tortillas from her home, found a way to pay the sum, only to be met by silence.
Soon afterwards Whirlpool rang and agreed to pay the sum quoted by a local carpenter for the job.
The trial reaches a swift end after what seems like an unintentional confession, with the defendants ordered to pay the sum of $500 to the victorious plaintiff.
The partnership will have to pay the sum in inflation-linked instalments over 20 years, and also give the government 10% of its turnover.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com