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credit

[kred-it] / ˈkrɛd ɪt /








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It confirmed capital spending plans that have unnerved some investors and contributed to a lowering of its credit rating.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

By pushing up the cost of borrowing for things such as mortgages, loans and credit cards, it is hoped consumers will spend less and the rate of price increases will slow.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

For that reason, consider matching receipts rather than giving your credit cards to employees.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

The state’s existing film and TV tax credit program already covers post-production, but only if 75% of filming or the overall budget is spent in the state.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Subprime mortgage lending was still a trivial fraction of the U.S. credit markets—a few tens of billions in loans each year—but its existence made sense, even to Steve Eisman.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

He credits activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike for galvanising support.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Years ago, comedian Tiffany Haddish received financial advice from an unexpected stranger, and now, she credits the life-changing words of wisdom as the reason she currently owns 17 properties.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

He was a prolific voice actor as well whose credits included “FernGully: The Last Rainforest,” “The Wild Thornberrys” and “Over the Garden Wall.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Instead, all of the tedious, disappointing, ridiculous components fuse, creating a viewing experience that is occasionally infuriating in the moment, but leaves the mind the second the credits roll.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

The opening credits began, lighting the room by a token amount.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

In the windswept village of Doonbeg on Ireland's Atlantic coast, Donald Trump is less polarising US president and more golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to a remote corner of the country.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

He credited the artificial-intelligence build-out as well as the growing need for energy, even excluding the run-up in oil prices due to the war in Iran.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

During his time in office, the 35-year-old was credited with heading a drive against corruption.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Bunch is also credited with gathering private donations to pay for half the museum’s $540 million cost, with Congress fielding the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Maria herself credited some of Amsterdam’s famous insect collectors for aiding her investigations.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Instead of collapsing, Salesforce last month reported better-than-projected sales and profits, crediting AI for an assist.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

In other words it was suggested he had used the work of another academic without adequately crediting them.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

WPP shares surged after the advertising group said its key top-line metric fell less sharply last quarter, with CEO Cindy Rose crediting her turnaround plan with driving a run of account wins, Adrià Calatayud writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

While crediting Spahn with helping the CDU return to power, the chancellor added: "Credibility is the most valuable asset in politics."

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

There is, however, little ground for crediting him with such constancy.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Eva Scott




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