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Example Sentences

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The amount paid will rise within days by 4.8% in line with average wages, owing to the triple lock policy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She wanted the home in Arizona while he’d take the others, resulting in him owing her about $10 million in the divorce because of the differing property values, investigators wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He said it meant being “completely subject” to the political jurisdiction of the U.S. and owing it “direct and immediate allegiance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Since the outbreak of war in Iran, energy price surges have generally hit risk assets owing to the market strains associated with stagflation, in which economies face both high inflation and low growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He liked moving his tiger and elephant pawns through his opponent’s blockades, but he became furious if, owing to a toss of the dice, he was captured and sent back to “Start.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady