owes
- present tense form of owe (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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He now owes nearly $13 million to the housekeeper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Anthony Gutierrez, the executive director of Common Cause Texas, a nonpartisan government watchdog group, said the trend owes to a campaign finance system that rewards candidates with money or access to it.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
For example, someone who owes a contractor $2,000 might reach for their checkbook if they don’t have that much cash and want to avoid a credit-card fee.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Today, the U.S. is responsible for 22% of the U.N. budget while China owes around 20%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
“It’s your legal right. His cattle ruined your crop. He owes you the money for it.”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
