debt
Example Sentences
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Consumer spending has remained subdued in the country, as households still seem more concerned by their high levels of debt, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"Dollar supply from goods trade is dwindling, while dollar needs for energy imports, raw materials, dividends, foreign debt payments and seasonality needs remain significant," he told AFP on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Most of the debt and equity investments in funds such as the Global Value Sicav are by their nature illiquid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“The current debt situation is not sustainable. Somebody has to fix it; otherwise, the problem will keep compounding.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Anthony borrowed money from friends and family, spent all of her savings, and raised subscription rates, but the newspaper still ended up $10,000 in debt, an amount equal to about $175,000 today.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing debt
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