liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The legal liabilities of some of America’s biggest home builders, including D.R.
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
In parts of the country where home prices are still rising, owners may have built enough “accidental equity” to let them sell at a price that clears their liabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
If I borrow £500, then £500 is a debit to my current account, and a credit to my list of liabilities.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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