arrear

Example Sentences

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"My arrear just stems from a time when I was court-ordered to pay child support and back child support on an NBA salary," he said in an interview with NBC News.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

Every feeling was offended; and the forbearance of her outward submission left a heavy arrear due of secret severity in her reflections on the unmanageable goodwill of Mr. Weston’s temper.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

The crews of the packets were paid only once in six months, and, as a check upon their conduct, six months' pay was always kept in arrear.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert

Coleman senior calls on the Schoolmaster, who remarks that payment for his son's schooling is in arrear.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

When I have health I will bring up the long arrear of letters I owe you.

From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John