liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The legal liabilities of some of America’s biggest home builders, including D.R.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The liabilities for the carrier would have largely been covered, and no further financial surprises are expected, according to Sabarad.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The same day, she acquired 76,705 shares through the vesting of performance-based stock units and disposed of 29,855 shares specifically to cover tax liabilities.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
U.S. cities are facing huge liabilities that remain invisible on their books: dilapidated roads, bridges and buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The durability of the empire is compelling evidence that the assets outweighed the liabilities.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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