liabilities

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The official national debt, which does not include the liabilities of the Social Security or Medicare trust funds, is another $31.6 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Warner board’s agreed last month to cover Zaslav’s tax liabilities following the sale to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Because error rates now carry financial penalties, states are under pressure to invest in staffing, technology and oversight — costly upgrades that many can’t afford, but are necessary to avoid even larger future liabilities.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Bloomberg’s calculations, for instance, include potential liabilities Musk may have.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The incomparably ancient kingdom of the pharaohs offered the Macedonian Greeks significant liabilities as well as important assets in their attempt to establish a new ruling dynasty in Egypt.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro