liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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U.S. sportsbooks’ liabilities on both NBA Finals teams come at a time when betting operators are facing increased competition.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Its debt and lease liabilities topped $160 billion in February.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The SNP's 2021 accounts showed total income was £4,510,460, total expenditure was £5,262,032, assets were £1,630,454 and liabilities were £1,055,689.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Some prospective IPO investors feared that Mastercard could ultimately be on the hook for many billions of dollars’ worth of legal liabilities related to allegations of price fixing.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
The incomparably ancient kingdom of the pharaohs offered the Macedonian Greeks significant liabilities as well as important assets in their attempt to establish a new ruling dynasty in Egypt.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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