liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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And they merely represent the value of those future liabilities discounted to the present — in other words, the money we’d need to set aside today to meet all those future obligations.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The default withholding rate of 22% might not cover tax liabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
At the end of April, Brussels entered exclusive negotiations with French utility Engie for Belgium to acquire its nuclear reactors, including its workforces and liabilities inside the country.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The SNP's 2021 accounts showed total income was £4,510,460, total expenditure was £5,262,032, assets were £1,630,454 and liabilities were £1,055,689.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Lindy’s drawing up articles of incorporation, which will protect your personal assets from any real or perceived vulnerabilities or liabilities of a professional nature.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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