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The phrase "to pay interest" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in financial contexts when discussing the obligation to make interest payments on loans or investments.
Example: "Borrowers are required to pay interest on the amount they have borrowed from the bank."
Alternatives: "to incur interest" or "to make interest payments."
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We have to pay interest on it.
"I don't want to pay interest.
"It increases it, because you have to pay interest".
The government promises to pay interest, and offers collateral.
California requires insurers to pay interest on late payments.
Once that time is up, you will start to pay interest — sometimes high interest.
With particularly late refund payments for returns filed on time, states are obligated to pay interest.
In addition, the state has to pay interest on the borrowing to fund the bailout.
It's true that we're building up debt, on which we'll eventually have to pay interest.
The government, for instance, could opt to pay interest on Treasuries and put off other bills.
The bank was also the first to pay interest on Christmas and Chanukkah Club accounts.
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