covenants
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The company missed a $100 million interest payment in late December, which has prompted worries among senior creditors that the bond covenants aren’t air-tight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
The order bans new restrictive covenants which prohibit land being used for a supermarket.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025
With few options to raise revenue for the tribe, individual Agua Caliente members had rented land to newcomers of color who were barred by real estate covenants from living elsewhere in Palm Springs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2024
Walmart and other major retailers have made the situation even worse by including restrictive covenants in the deeds of old buildings, which prevent other retailers from using the space for competitive purposes.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2024
For example, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all refer to covenants made between God and people.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
