in escrow

Idioms  

1. In trust with a third party for delivery after certain conditions are fulfilled. For example, Our down payment on the house is in escrow until the current owner makes the promised repairs. This legal term dates from the late 1800s.

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in escrow

But then their mortgage company started withholding the couple’s insurance money it held in escrow — allocated specifically for the rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

District Judge Lewis Kaplan, who oversaw the Carroll trials, to release the $5 million award held in escrow from the assault case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Intel is part of a special Department of Defense program called Secure Enclave, and 156 million Intel shares tied to it are issued, but still in escrow.

From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026

Homeowners are paying an average of 45% more in escrow costs compared to five years ago, Cotality researchers found in a separate report.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026

As I say, the deeds to your mine are held in escrow.

From The Cross-Cut by Courtney Ryley Cooper

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