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disbursement

[dis-burs-muhnt] / dɪsˈbɜrs mənt /


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“We remain committed to helping facilitate the timely disbursement of insurance proceeds as requirements are met.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

"We are urging all partners, donors... to fast-track the disbursement of those resources."

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

A House disbursement report shows Suozzi paying $800 per month for lodging starting in March 2024.

From Salon May 29, 2026

For example, a loan of $10,000 will have $422.80 deducted, resulting in a net disbursement of $9,577.20.

From MarketWatch May 15, 2026

Still great care should be taken in availing oneself of their reports, often inflated with imaginary successes to justify the disbursement of the hundreds of thousands of francs that they pocketed.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.

Many people ladder their CDs for monthly, quarterly or yearly disbursements so they can continually refill their coffers without having to worry about stock-market volatility.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Outside of monetary policy, inflation impacts mortgage rates for homeowners, eligibility for school lunch subsidies, Social Security disbursements, and more.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

In some cases this will involve adjusting existing loan programs, including by accelerating disbursements or providing additional financing.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

In many transactions, such as buying a house, an escrow payment is relatively straightforward and comes in a few large disbursements that move quickly, with terms laid out in standardized real-estate contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 22, 2025

He established it, that the head of every subordinate department be responsible for its disbursements.

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin




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