bad debt
Example Sentences
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They caution that this could coincide with increased bad debt charges as AI drives job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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
"It's bad for customers to fall further and further into arrears, and bad debt ultimately drives up the prices that is paid by all customers," she added.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
Take note: Not all debt is bad debt.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
Will also took over a bicycle-and-tool shop for a bad debt.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
