indebtedness
Americannoun
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the state of being indebted
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the total of a person's debts
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In its IPO filing, SpaceX warned that its “substantial level of indebtedness could materially” negatively impact its finances and make it more vulnerable to poor economic conditions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
GameStop’s earnings report warns that it has “incurred substantial indebtedness that may decrease our business flexibility” and “we may still incur substantially more debt, which may adversely affect our operations and financial results.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Generally, the fiat currency with less indebtedness problems, the stronger it has been—like the Swiss franc.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
He’s doing it for the boys, but also for himself and a need to reconcile his past, both his indebtedness to the place, and the painful memories it stirs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
The expense, the contractual indebtedness, appalled him; he found himself shaking.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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