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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Oracle in September separately said Ellison has 413 million shares worth around $58 billion pledged to back his personal indebtedness, without giving specifics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
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
"Excessive indebtedness threatens sovereignty and limits the capacity to act," said Merz, whose comments were likely also directed to a domestic political audience.
From Barron's ● May 14, 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
He gave her a bag of groceries and a little book in which he jotted down her indebtedness.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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