open account

Example Sentences

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"I have had the same Ukrainian trading partner for years and an open account with him. How can I now ask him to pay me money while he is struggling to stay alive?"

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2022

Nathaniel Sears, a dealer in general merchandise at Joplin, Mo., writes to you asking for an open account.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose

Until the money for the bond issue should be available, the Hibernia Bank authorized the Dock Board to draw against it on open account.

From The Industrial Canal and Inner Harbor of New Orleans History, Description and Economic Aspects of Giant Facility Created to Encourage Industrial Expansion and Develop Commerce by Dabney, Thomas Ewing

The whole formed a domestic budget as clear as it was complete, in which each portion of the government service had its open account regulated by the supreme comptroller.

From The Wedding Guest by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

"Sibylla," he gravely said, putting the open account into her hand, "I have received this bill this morning."

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.