in arrears
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Social Security benefits are paid one month in arrears.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
George's ordeal dates back to 2016 when an appeal tribunal overturned a CSA decision against him, effectively writing off more than £16,000 in arrears.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
In Canada, a mortgage is considered in arrears when payments are overdue by 90 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Tariffs are paid a month in arrears, meaning the Supreme Court’s decision will likely affect March’s tariff revenue.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
The pews were decrepit, the bills were once so in arrears the electricity was nearly turned off, and the padre hadn’t installed air-conditioning, despite summer temperatures that reach 120 degrees.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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