covenants

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In a decision log, shown to the inquiry, Sanders recorded the need to liaise with the head of corporate communications, Matthew Jarram, to "ascertain what covenants can be imposed on the press".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

Disney also agrees that a development agreement and restrictive covenants passed before the takeover are also not valid, according to the settlement terms.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 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

But Achilles answered, “Madman. There are no covenants between sheep and wolves, nor between you and me.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton