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outstanding

[out-stan-ding] / ˌaʊtˈstæn dɪŋ /




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He still faces outstanding charges for corruption and misappropriation of state funds in Honduras and his wife, Ana García Carías, had visa restrictions placed on her after her husband's arrest.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Treasurys were bought and sold in 2023, almost nine times the amount of bonds that were outstanding at the end of the year, according to Sifma, a securities industry trade group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Several outstanding issues remain unresolved,” wrote Benchmark Equity Research analyst Mark Palmer in a note Friday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“Thanks to the outstanding investigative work and quick coordination by the Ventura Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, these defendants were stopped before they could further exploit a vulnerable senior citizen,” Ventura County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

IOI would be billed, and the cost of the repairs would be added to my outstanding debt to the company.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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