owe

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The answer unfurls in your question: Do you believe that you ethically owe half of the winnings to your friend?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Sauer also had to insist that unauthorized immigrants and temporary visitors owe allegiance to their home countries rather than the U.S., thus removing their children from his tortured definition of jurisdiction.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

They’re also facing potential legal fights over what, if anything, they owe customers after their refund comes in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s not that I don’t owe the money — I do — but something about a parent suddenly acting like a $1,000 debt collector feels weird and annoying, especially since he’s not in financial need.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“Another one I owe you, monster,” Rapunzel said, her eyes burning with rage and tears.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley