Example Sentences

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I don’t think I have to tell you that your joint filing is why the IRS is garnishing your wages despite being legally divorced.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2021

One of my favorite things about making a fancy party punch is garnishing the bowl, scattering the surface with citrus wheels and spices and herbs so that it’s a visual treat as well.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2020

The city is garnishing their wages at a rate of 25 percent per paycheck, said Racine’s spokesman Robert Marus.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2018

In some cases, the government is garnishing wages and tax refunds of borrowers who refuse to pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2016

In a way, Crundwell still works for Dixon: The city is garnishing the pay she gets from her work in federal prison in Waseca, Minn. On average, she earns about $65 a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2015