liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The company ended 2025 with about $25 billion in cash and $50 billion in liabilities.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Some of the SpaceX-specific liabilities appear to be tied to prepayments for launch.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The federal government overall—considering the Fed and the Treasury together—would have exactly the same assets and liabilities with the same overall risk profiles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Still, Ord Minnett cuts its FY26 and FY27 EPS forecasts by 6% and 11%, respectively, to account for higher depreciation and amortization along with interest charges associated with its lease liabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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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