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debt

[det] / dɛt /


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They can also weigh on dividend-paying companies themselves, many of which are in asset-heavy industries that require significant amounts of debt.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The U.K. doesn’t benefit from the kind of built-in demand for its currency and debt that the U.S. enjoys, with the dollar’s reserve status attracting huge investment from abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Regardless of how much money you earn, working to build assets while limiting debt will pay off over the long term.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

It has a $4 billion market cap and quite a bit of debt.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“He calculated our debt balance, and...we’re almost paid off.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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