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[kred-it] / ˈkrɛd ɪt /








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ANZ Research expects credit growth to remain weak.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

In 2021, Orbit took pains in an interview with the Guardian to share credit for “Ray of Light” with the singer herself.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

By pushing up the cost of borrowing for things such as mortgages, loans and credit cards, central bankers hope consumers will spend less and the rate of price increases will slow.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The general lack of disclosures around private credit have been a concern for investors and lawmakers worried about hidden risks in the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

More prone to flooding—the first to take losses—they bear a lower credit rating: triple-B.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

His other credits included All Saints' chart-topping album Saints & Sinners and U2's 2002 single Electrical Storm, which was featured on a compilation album by the Irish band.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

He credits his mother with opening his eyes to the larger issues when he was younger.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Her other TV credits include Casualty and The Bill, and she is also a former winner of Celebrity MasterChef.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

In addition to other requirements, projects that receive the credits will have to set aside a portion of new housing units as affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

She used to check on Mitt during the credits, making sure he hadn’t been stolen.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

They invoke California laws that “encourage” employees to take new jobs – policies that are "credited with powering the tech revolution that has made companies based in this state the envy of the world."

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Gill is closely associated with his work at the Royal Court in London, where he is credited with introducing the plays of English writer DH Lawrence to the theatrical world.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“This agreement with Merlin ensures participating artists are credited and compensated, and that every creation drives listeners back to the original work,” Charlie Hellman, Spotify’s global head of music, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The researchers credited USF's Research Computing facility with providing the processing power needed for the project.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

The popularity of “Family Guy” DVDs were partly credited with the 2005 revival of the once-canceled Fox animated comedy.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Arday's critics claim that his work relied on copying other academics without properly crediting their work from the outset, which he denies.

From BBC Aug. 6, 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

During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

As for my companion and me, we made no purchases, not crediting the statement that it was really the "last call."

From Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street by Street, Julian




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