in arrears

1. Late or behind, especially in payment of money. For example, He's been in arrears on his rent so often that he may be evicted. [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

Last year, Reynolds helped defuse a crisis when dozens of veterans living on the West Los Angeles campus fell in arrears and received eviction notices.

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There’s no indication in the memo or otherwise that the loans were ever in arrears or in default, or otherwise impaired in any way.

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When Brook fell they were still nine in arrears.

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The benefit is paid in arrears, so many families find it a stretch to pay for holiday clubs in advance before their childcare payment arrives four weeks later.

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Mexico is in arrears and has failed to keep up with its water deliveries for much of the 21st Century.

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Related Words

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• outstanding 
• overdue 
• owed www.thesaurus.com
• payable 
• scheduled