owe

Example Sentences

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“I owe it all to the ’94 World Cup.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

After FMQs, Swinney told reporters that he did not know how much the party may owe the tax authorities, but said he was "very confident" it would have the funds to make any repayments.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But for pre-retirees, the looming question is how much tax you’ll owe on that amount every year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“That would really be a tremendous sign, and I think those countries owe it to us,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I bet ye think I owe ye an explanation,” Kin grumped.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack