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[kred-it] / ˈkrɛd ɪt /








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The stolen data did not include Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information or account passwords.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Strong fundraising in that business could offset problems in private credit but there is also risk of a backlash against artificial intelligence, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

As for his brother getting initial credit for the touchdown, Grant said, “Oh well.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

That means you can have decades of spotless credit in America and still be a ghost to a financial institution in another country.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

For instance, you might pay $200,000 a year to buy a ten-year credit default swap on $100 million in General Electric bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

The remaining 10 percent would have had to be compensated for through various credits obtained among other things by using low-carbon steel.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski credits a run of product improvements under a revamped leadership team.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Mitte's other on-screen credits include Hannah Montana, Switched at Birth, Westhampton and his latest project, Talking to Strangers, which came out earlier this year.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Manning credits Kobe Bryant as the inspiration for “The Breakdown.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

They fell asleep well before the movie ended, but Luke let them lie on the couch until the credits rolled.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

Kelly was the airline’s longtime CEO, Colleen a longtime top executive credited with the airline’s culture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

"Today wasn't a good match from my side. I didn't feel good," said Alcaraz, who also credited 39th-ranked Bergs for serving strongly and taking his chances.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Nozell was Parton’s longtime manager and is credited with reviving the “I Will Always Love You” singer’s international touring career.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

In the past, Anwar appealed to Malaysians for solidarity towards migrants who fled upheaval in Myanmar credited to Min Aung Hlaing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

They’d learned to expect little from bosses and other authority figures, with the single and crucial exception of a teacher named Mike Brown, whom they both credited with having changed their lives.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

On Monday, Washington posted a tribute to comedian Reggie McFadden, crediting the “In Living Color” actor with introducing him to his wife more than 30 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Ms. Townsend later posted the footage, crediting Ms. McMillan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

WPP shares surged after the advertising group said its key top-line metric fell less sharply last quarter, with CEO Cindy Rose crediting her turnaround plan with driving a run of account wins, Adrià Calatayud writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

While crediting Spahn with helping the CDU return to power, the chancellor added: "Credibility is the most valuable asset in politics."

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

I was in fact crediting her with being a determined liar, as well as having been mixed up in some foolish business, and it is only right I should be punished for it.'

From Dorothy's Double Volume III (of 3) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty


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