be in arrears
Example Sentences
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A homeowner is considered to be in arrears if they miss two or more months' repayments, However, lenders are required to make reasonable attempts to reach an agreement with those struggling to meet their payments.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2022
Overall, about 60% of upper-income returns are found to be in arrears.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2022
"There was this note for you in mine, and a draft on New York, because he thought you might be in arrears."
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 by Various
He had been suffered to remain a public debtor for a whole year after he was known to be in arrears upwards of 24,000L.
From Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers by Smiles, Samuel
According to my reckoning, Miss Olwen, there was my regimental pay for July, rations and lodgings for August, and they'll be in arrears for September—and no hospital stoppages....
From The Disturbing Charm by Ruck, Berta
