liabilities

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These assets were matched by liabilities — reserves held by banks in accounts at the Fed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Instead, owning a refinery has brought environmental liabilities and operational risk, while the airline remains exposed to oil-market fluctuations that often squeeze refining profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

The company’s $30 billion in debt and lease liabilities as of the end of 2025—part of its massive AI infrastructure buildout—has been a focus for investors, but fears about financing have eased in recent weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

We have already noted some of the assets and liabilities they brought along with them.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis