bad debt

Example Sentences

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Because the stolen collateral wasn’t backed by actual ether, Aave was stuck with as much as $230 million in bad debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The company noted a 5.6% rise in operating expenses for the mobility segment, as greater unit sales meant higher expenses for things like equipment, advertising and bad debt.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

"Ongoing consultations on potential changes to the price cap, including the standing charge and bad debt collection" he said, could impact the overall price cap level too.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

I had some lingering bad debt that I’d been transferring between credit cards for years.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Will also took over a bicycle-and-tool shop for a bad debt.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck