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liabilities

British  
/ ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪz /

plural noun

  1. accounting business obligations incurred but not discharged and entered as claims on the assets shown on the balance sheet Compare assets

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While retirement planning often focuses on accumulating assets, the researchers argue that advisers and retirees should also pay close attention to future liabilities, particularly the essential expenses that are almost certain to occur.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

To estimate each candidate’s net worth, the Tribune took the midpoint of their lowest and highest possible worths, based on the assets and liabilities they listed on their disclosure forms.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

But Witkoff himself had his own liabilities, people who worked in the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations told me.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

But Sir Stephen said he did recognise the projected rise in Pip payments were "government liabilities".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The incomparably ancient kingdom of the pharaohs offered the Macedonian Greeks significant liabilities as well as important assets in their attempt to establish a new ruling dynasty in Egypt.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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