escrow

Example Sentences

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The firm said it had placed $7.5 billion into an escrow account.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The New York Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection reimburses clients for financial losses — up to $400,000 per claim — caused by dishonest conduct of attorneys, such as theft of escrow or estate assets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Last year, ICE Mortgage Technology looked at what homeowners with mortgages are actually paying through escrow, including principal, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

An escrow company divided the insurance proceeds between each owner and ensured that mortgages were paid off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

When the tenant told them what they already knew—that the money had been deposited in an escrow account—the officials left, but returned a half hour later and demanded that the man come downtown with them.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson