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collateral

[kuh-lat-er-uhl] / kəˈlæt ər əl /




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In her order, she responded to Blanche’s testimony by clarifying that a dismissal does not “deprive the court of authority to resolve issues collateral to the merits.”

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

But the gain in energy stocks appeared relatively muted when compared with moves seen in other sectors that investors believed could suffer collateral damage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Prosecutors say he falsified title insurance policies that showed the bank would have a first lien on the underlying collateral if the loan went bad, when in fact it did not.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Borrowers forfeit their collateral in 35% to 45% of transactions with Ezcorp’s stores for not repaying the loan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Because Bear Stearns was big and important, and Cornwall Capital was a garage band hedge fund, Bear Stearns hadn’t been required to post collateral to Cornwall.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

"We hold collaterals, which will help us realize value even if Evergrande is liquidated," said a Class C creditor, who expected a better recovery rate for his debt than the bondholders.

From Reuters Oct. 31, 2023

Fortunately, our bodies are well protected against this kind of loss and can quickly grow new vessels, called collaterals, that carry blood around the bypass to the starving tissues beyond.

From New York Times Nov. 4, 2016

For the most part, the parents, grandparents, and collaterals are persons strongly preoccupied with abstractions of a scientific, literary, or artistic nature, and limited in genuine interest in people.”

From Slate May 1, 2013

The audience’s own knee ligaments screamed in sympathy — medial collaterals fraying like hemp rope.

From Washington Post Aug. 5, 2012

Make inquiries concerning the direct ascendents and their collaterals.

From Mentally Defective Children by Binet, Alfred




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