escrow

Example Sentences

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The firm said it had placed $7.5 billion into an escrow account.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The investment would be held in escrow for 70 years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Intel is part of a special Department of Defense program called Secure Enclave, and 156 million Intel shares tied to it are issued, but still in escrow.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Some lenders require homeowners to maintain an escrow account to manage taxes and insurance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

When the tenant told them what they already knew—that the money had been deposited in an escrow account—the officials left, but returned a half hour later and demanded that the man come downtown with them.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson