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In addition, “lower-income respondents and respondents with disabilities are more likely to go without care and incur debt due to health care costs,” the researchers said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

A key component to successfully file for Chapter 11 is that a business must not continue to incur debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

While my husband and I save money for college, we know our young kids will incur debt when they go.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2023

Allowed Flint to incur debt in violation of the Home Rule City Act.

From Washington Times • Jan. 14, 2021

It is not enough to require in every grant of special authority to incur debt as a condition precedent that the people interested shall approve it by their votes.

From The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes by Howard, James Quay