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[kred-it] / ˈkrɛd ɪt /








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And my pricey travel credit cards cover the charges.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Last year, California expanded its film and TV tax credit program, more than doubling the old $330-million cap to $750 million through June 30, 2030.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

He got denied several times for a home loan, despite having stable income and a good credit history, and a credit score of 773 at the time.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Such movements on global bond markets affect rates at which the US government can borrow money at, but also influence rates people pay for mortgages, car loans and credit cards.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

In October 2005, in his letter to investors, Burry finally came completely clean and let them know that they owned at least a billion dollars in credit default swaps on subprime mortgage bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

At the $25 million transaction price in Capstone shares, Hutchison calculates that Capstone paid less than a cent per pound for the copper resources alone, excluding by-product credits.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Chase quickly clarified that there had been an error and that Sapphire Reserve cardholders could use both $250 statement credits at any time and for back-to-back stays.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Only your record keeps accruing delayed retirement credits — generally 8% per year for someone with an FRA of 67 — after 67 up to 70.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

After accounting for the tax credits as well as the administrative costs, the budget would still see a net increase of $10 million and $15 million in those years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

“Oh, yeah. I’m seeing about transferring my credits from University of Oregon to Oregon State College of Forestry.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Nieto credited Flock cameras with helping detectives develop leads and track a vehicle of interest associated with the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Inside the company he is credited with driving a push to make products more durable, reliable and resilient, and with design work that cut their carbon footprint.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

When a man credited with saving at least a billion people from starvation asks you to pay attention to something, it isn’t a message you forget or ignore.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Jackson has subsequently credited Emery with transforming his understanding of the game.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

I both credited and blamed Barack for the confusion.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The previous record was 35 days and Woods did it in just 29, crediting ice cream slushies for helping her power through.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

If policymakers issue a forecast, they start crediting evidence that confirms it and discounting evidence that doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 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

The board’s compensation committee said Zaslav “exceeded expectations” and “over-delivered with respect to his strategic goals,” crediting his leadership for increasing shareholder value, according to the company’s proxy statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Suppose it was likewise proposed to them to deposit their plate to be coined for the pay of the Army, crediting the government for the value, by weight.

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett by Moncure Daniel Conway




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