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

Sheridan was £3000 in arrear with the Italian Opera performance; there were continual postponements, and at last the singers resolved to strike.

From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.

There was due on the 25th of March last, on the establishments, and for extraordinary expenses, an arrear amounting to £373,706 13s.

From The Commercial Restraints of Ireland by Hutchinson, John Hely