On Thursday they protested to mark Tax Day, when Americans have to pay any federal taxes they owe.

VOA: special.2010.04.16

They had to cooperate with other people that they owe a debt to society and that that's expressed in taxation.

必须与他人合作,所以他们欠社会的,所以要用纳税来还。

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Third, some people have said don't the successful like Gates owe a debt to society for their success that they repay by paying taxes.

第三，有人说过，像盖茨这样的成功人士,难道不欠社会,不该通过缴税回报社会吗。

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meaning they owe more than their home is worth.

VOA: special.2009.02.20

She says by helping the victims of the Padang earthquake, the tsunami survivors of Aceh are paying the debt they owe.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

"Americans know that they have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe.

VOA: standard.2009.05.09