liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Lennar’s self-insurance reserve, earmarked for liabilities that insurance won’t cover, rose 21% in fiscal 2025 to $336.9 million, according to the company’s annual financial statement.
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 bases were controversial among Arab populations, and became liabilities when Iranian retaliatory attacks targeted them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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
Citra asked as they looked for a parking place—one of the liabilities of taking a car that was off-grid.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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