- present participle of owe.
owing
Example Sentences
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When it comes to AI, Hartnett has been a longstanding advocate of shorting AI bonds simply owing to the huge weight of issuance that well north of $ 1 trillion of capex necessitates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
But out of all the co-creators and producers’ names listed in the drama’s credits, it’s Lindelof’s that heightens our expectations, owing to his outstanding success with his 2019 reinterpretation of “Watchmen.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the trust could end up owing income taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
As a foreign entity, however, Apollo is unable to take full ownership of the airline outright owing to UK and European rules requiring firms to be majority owned and controlled by regional nationals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
During this time, owing to his newfound piety, Bobby used no profanity.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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