line of credit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of line of credit
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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WSJ | Buy Side: Business line of credit lenders offer an ongoing source of funding without the need to reapply for funds, but costs can be high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
India and Bangladesh conduct annual military exercises, co-ordinated naval patrols, annual defence dialogues and operate a $500m Indian line of credit for defence purchases.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
A line of credit comes with risks for both parties.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026
They reached out to several potential architects and secured a line of credit for $300,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
She owes the grocery store up the block so much money, it cuts off her line of credit.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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