liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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European players are structurally buffered by stringent capital frameworks like Solvency II that force them to hold more cash against their liabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Traditional banks, for instance, fund long-term, illiquid assets with short-term, runnable liabilities.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Warner board’s agreed last month to cover Zaslav’s tax liabilities following the sale to Paramount.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The company’s $30 billion in debt and lease liabilities as of the end of 2025—part of its massive AI infrastructure buildout—has been a focus for investors, but fears about financing have eased in recent weeks.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Like a lot of girls, I became aware of the liabilities of my body early, long before I began to even look like a woman.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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