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Discover LudwigThe phrase "used to pay" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to a method or means of payment in the past or a habitual action related to payment. Example: "I used to pay my bills online before I switched to automatic payments."
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They used to pay us so little.
He used to pay us".
"Our airline used to pay us when we showed up for duty at the airport.
When we used to pay, the doctors were taking good care of us.
"He used to pay for things".
His salary used to pay the rent.
Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay debt.
The state, for instance, used to pay for special education.
"We used to pay the guy on the extruder more.
The proceeds will be used to pay down debt.
It chases out businesses that used to pay.
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