liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Warner board’s agreed last month to cover Zaslav’s tax liabilities following the sale to Paramount.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The company’s $30 billion in debt and lease liabilities as of the end of 2025—part of its massive AI infrastructure buildout—has been a focus for investors, but fears about financing have eased in recent weeks.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Instead, owning a refinery has brought environmental liabilities and operational risk, while the airline remains exposed to oil-market fluctuations that often squeeze refining profit margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Because error rates now carry financial penalties, states are under pressure to invest in staffing, technology and oversight — costly upgrades that many can’t afford, but are necessary to avoid even larger future liabilities.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
The durability of the empire is compelling evidence that the assets outweighed the liabilities.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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