liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Honeywell last year transferred its legacy Bendix business unit and certain other asbestos liabilities to Delticus, a financial institution that specializes in acquiring legacy corporate liabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The bank will face a temporary drag in the second half of 2026 as liabilities reprice faster than assets, but increased deposit competition remains the main bottom-up risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
In June, business applications from Gen Z customers grew disproportionately from a year earlier, Bowley said, as did payments to open limited-liability companies, a business structure that separates personal and financial assets and liabilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Newsom said he chose not to veto the bill because he believes its benefits outweigh the liabilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Lindy’s drawing up articles of incorporation, which will protect your personal assets from any real or perceived vulnerabilities or liabilities of a professional nature.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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