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Discover Ludwig"paying forward" is a valid phrase that can be used in written English.
It means to show kindness or generosity to someone, without expecting anything in return, in the hope that they will pass on the act of kindness to others. Example: During the holiday season, many people choose to spread cheer by paying forward the kindness they have received. Whether it's buying a coffee for the person in line behind them or donating to a local charity, paying it forward can create a chain reaction of positivity in the community.
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How does "paying back" and "paying forward" come into this?
As a second-year, I've enjoyed paying forward that support to this year's new class.
It's about keeping us safe, and paying forward on an obligation to future generations of Americans.
They dream of owning homes, finding meaningful careers and paying forward what was given to them.
Yet on a common per capita statistical basis, simple math demonstrates that the financially successful UC grads ignominiously deflect when it comes to paying back and paying forward (i.e. endowments) compared to grads from private universities.
The applicable perspective is not that one is repaying the Nation for the cost of his/her education, but rather that he/she is paying forward by underwriting the educational costs of the next generations.
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One app allowed restaurant patrons to "pay forward" meals specifically for the homeless, by leaving tips.
These meals are covered by customers who "pay forward" donations and Social Bite's Christmas appeal.
"Our market research suggests that 50%-plus … may elect to pay forward," he says.
They give their students responsibility, respect, and vocabularies that they then pay forward to others.
Skillpower proven to work is meant to be paid forward.
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