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indebted

[in-det-id] / ɪnˈdɛt ɪd /


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Evergrande became known as the world's most indebted property developer after much of its empire was built on $300bn of borrowed money.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

This has mostly involved loans to highly indebted companies, especially those made by private funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He emphasized that he doesn’t want people becoming indebted to the IRS because of their beliefs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“We are indebted to his many contributions and will forever carry with us the many lessons learned,” wrote current chair Gabriel Gutierrez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Our modern global civilization, our view of the world and our present exploration of the Universe are profoundly indebted to their insights.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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