be in arrears
Example Sentences
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A homeowner is considered to be in arrears if they miss two or more months' repayments, However, lenders are required to make reasonable attempts to reach an agreement with those struggling to meet their payments.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2022
Overall, about 60% of upper-income returns are found to be in arrears.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2022
“He will be in arrears of his pay, no doubt,” I made answer.
From A Monk of Fife by Lang, Andrew
Should a peasant be in arrears, it is the prevalent custom in the country for him to pay to the dealer double the balance remaining due at the next harvest.
From The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes by Craig, Austin
The COOPERS, simple minded, could not brook To stand as debtors in a tradesman's book; And even to this day—through eighteen years— 'Twould grieve them sore should they be in arrears.
From The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects by Cowherd, Thomas
