liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Of the Fed’s major liabilities, two mostly are beyond its control: the deposits that the Treasury Department keeps in its checking account at the Fed, and physical cash.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The Fed’s assets are matched by liabilities, and the Fed’s liabilities are critical for the economy’s smooth functioning.
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 same day, she acquired 76,705 shares through the vesting of performance-based stock units and disposed of 29,855 shares specifically to cover tax liabilities.
From Barron's • May 7, 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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