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

Take note: Not all debt is bad debt.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

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