The majority of homeowners opted to pay out in installments.

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Store cards are the most popular way to shop in Brazil, allowing customers to pay for goods in regular installments rather than meeting the full price up front.

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When Tennessee fired Derek Dooley last month they obligated themselves to pay him five million in monthly installments.

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If you are settling a lawsuit, you can refuse to sign the settlement agreement unless it says the defendant will pay you in installments.

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