Example Sentences

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“Now they are deducting that amount from her account.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It later bounced and now they are deducting that amount from her account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Brighton is one of a handful of universities that are deducting full pay in response to industrial action.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2023

Businesses may have to report some information about the loan if it was forgiven and if they are deducting related expenses.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2022

We are deducting points because he missed the opportunity to shout “ADRIANNNN!” in his post-game press conference, but nobody can say the man can’t take a punch.

From Golf Digest • May 9, 2017