liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Of the Fed’s major liabilities, two mostly are beyond its control: the deposits that the Treasury Department keeps in its checking account at the Fed, and physical cash.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The liabilities for the carrier would have largely been covered, and no further financial surprises are expected, according to Sabarad.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The company had $25 billion in debt at the end of the first quarter plus another $10 billion in lease liabilities.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
That means the BDCs don’t bring the assets and liabilities of their portfolio companies onto their own books.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Eisenhower replied levelly that he shared the same liabilities.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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