in arrears
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They highlighted how few of their loans were in arrears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Rick Burgess from the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People said research suggested thousands of people were in arrears to their councils.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 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
That is paid only in arrears, which means they start compensating you in 2026 for the rise in prices between 2024 and 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 19, 2025
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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