liability

Example Sentences

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By comparison, $125 million was “a bargain for the county,” said Govan, “Because they had the liability of ownership of those buildings and the deferred maintenance was extraordinary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Conor Benn says WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is "good for boxing" but believes the American is a "liability".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Property records show that the unit is still registered to the limited liability company that Jackman and Furness used when they purchased the home in 2008.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

For years, efforts to hold social-media companies accountable ran into Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which shields platforms from liability for content posted by users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In a profession where a conscience was a liability, who would want one?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman