banked
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Nonetheless, people who bought homes recently and who banked on rates going lower are now in a position where their already high payment is expected to increase even more.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The “self-fulfilling prophecy” of betting on rising winners has suddenly turned into a losing game for investors who banked on its success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Chelsea banked a £14.3m loan fee from the move, though an obligation to buy for £56.2m was not triggered after Jackson failed to make 40 appearances of 45 minutes or more.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
This is after West African Resources banked A$830 million during the year, as a result of the steady ramp up of its Kiaka mine in Burkina Faso.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Mrs. Richardson seethed, and deep inside her, the hot speck of fury that had been carefully banked within her burst into flame.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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