redeeming

Example Sentences

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Once Social Security’s benefit payments exceed payroll-tax revenue — an issue that is now worrying lawmakers, workers and retirees — the Social Security Administration starts redeeming those bonds.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The one possible redeeming point would have been unconditional free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The character doesn’t need any redeeming qualities for this particular film to remain entertaining.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In November, the company tried to merge one of its private funds with a publicly-traded one, because so many private investors were redeeming their shares.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Not all mythical beasts are friendly, of course, but even the hostile ones have certain amiable redeeming aspects.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas