owing

Example Sentences

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However, earnings of its Indonesian subsidiary Bank Permata are likely to dip from 2Q owing to higher credit costs and lower net interest margin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The moderation in growth from this year’s projected 2% is owing to a slowdown in real income growth and consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But withdrawals can be taxed at the lower, long-term capital-gains rate, and your heirs can inherit the money without owing any tax on its appreciation during your lifetime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Faye was in the unusual situation of owing his position, in large part, to his prime minister's popularity.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But she shrugged like it was nothing, and my mother didn’t like owing anyone anything.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia