Example sentences of "[modal v] pay the [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If people who are most vulnerable to unemployment must pay the highest contributions to the government unemployment insurance scheme , it becomes very difficult to achieve a significant redistribution of income , wealth , or welfare . |
| 2 | ‘ You 've got plenty of money , why should you want me when you could pay the best in Swansea ? ’ |
| 3 | Those who undertake little or no training would pay the highest levy . |
| 4 | Flats would pay the lowest charge and detached houses the highest . |
| 5 | Those who polluted least would pay the lowest charge . " |
| 6 | The commission would act as secretary , rich Arab countries would pay the biggest whack . |
| 7 | The right anti-fatigue mat will pay the best return . |
| 8 | This 1pc increase will mean the highest earner will pay the biggest increase , for example a taxpayer earning £50,000 a year will pay an extra £500 , representing just three days ' pay per year for someone earning £1,000 a week . |