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Recent Examples of overpayment
Respondents described improper adjustments in benefit amounts and overpayment notices, and months of trying to contact the Social Security to clarify.
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Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That development came days after the nonpartisan Legislative Auditor dinged the state Department of Human Services for not trying to recover $40 million in overpayments.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Some may see the contracts as overpayments, but the Blues are getting two first-round picks (Broberg was No. 8 in 2019 and Holloway No. 14 in 2020) for lower-round picks.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
The national rate of overpayments for the 2023 fiscal year was 10.03, while 1.64 percent were underpaid.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That development came days after the nonpartisan Legislative Auditor dinged the state Department of Human Services for not trying to recover $40 million in overpayments.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Some may see the contracts as overpayments, but the Blues are getting two first-round picks (Broberg was No. 8 in 2019 and Holloway No. 14 in 2020) for lower-round picks.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
The national rate of overpayments for the 2023 fiscal year was 10.03, while 1.64 percent were underpaid.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpayment
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Indiana House Bill 1448, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses issues with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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That would be devastating for the Mexican economy, which received $63.3 billion in remittances in 2023, nearly 5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Indian visa workers are often promised Green Card sponsorship in exchange for their loyalty to their employers, while the Indian government enjoys substantial remittances sent back by these workers, which constitute a significant portion of the country's GDP.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The organization advises pet owners to be cautious when responding to unknown contacts and to request proof of life before offering any form of compensation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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What worked for them this time might not work next season as the sport transitions to the next iteration of player compensation.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, cash flow for productions has been significantly improved, with an upfront disbursement of 70% of funds at the start of principal photography, up from 50%.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress is set to oversee the disbursement of federal funds fueling longer term response efforts and will soon vote on a reconciliation package to address national spending and debt with heavy influence from Trump.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Overpayment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpayment. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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