garnished

Example Sentences

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The biggest consequence for defaulted borrowers is that they could have their wages, tax returns and Social Security garnished.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The shindig included a three-tiered pink cake, pink cocktails garnished with meringue that looked like clouds and balloons galore.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Most of the borrowers who are in default and see their wages garnished don’t actually need to go through this painful process.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The announcement came a little more than a week after the Education Department had planned to start sending notices to defaulted borrowers warning them that their wages could be garnished.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Poe serves the most beautiful-looking lobster pasta dish I have ever seen, garnished with basil leaves and fresh Parmesan and even truffles!

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott