liabilities
Britishplural noun
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Bloomberg’s calculations, for instance, include potential liabilities Musk may have.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
One-quarter of CoreWeave’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 went toward paying interest on its $30 billion in debt and lease liabilities.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The paper notes that mortgage debt accounts for over 70% of all household liabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
On the other side of the ledger are liabilities, including deposits that banks maintain at the Fed known as “reserves.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The incomparably ancient kingdom of the pharaohs offered the Macedonian Greeks significant liabilities as well as important assets in their attempt to establish a new ruling dynasty in Egypt.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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