liabilities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The official national debt, which does not include the liabilities of the Social Security or Medicare trust funds, is another $31.6 trillion.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Evergrande, meanwhile, saddled itself with massive debt and ran up liabilities of more than $300 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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
Because error rates now carry financial penalties, states are under pressure to invest in staffing, technology and oversight — costly upgrades that many can’t afford, but are necessary to avoid even larger future liabilities.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“Lindy’s drawing up articles of incorporation, which will protect your personal assets from any real or perceived vulnerabilities or liabilities of a professional nature.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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