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collateral

[kuh-lat-er-uhl] / kəˈlæt ər əl /




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But the gain in energy stocks appeared relatively muted when compared with moves seen in other sectors that investors believed could suffer collateral damage.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

Borrowers forfeit their collateral in 35% to 45% of transactions with Ezcorp’s stores for not repaying the loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The news of peace came with a sense of bewilderment and uncertainty in a region that suffered as collateral damage through months of war.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Treasuries remain superior collateral despite attractive corporate bond yields, though AI buildout may slowly increase yields.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

I felt immediately sorry Dadi had become collateral damage; I’ve never spoken to her that way.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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