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debtor

[det-er] / ˈdɛt ər /


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“Older debtors are the fastest-growing demographic of debtors,” said Eleni Schirmer, an organizer with the Debt Collective debtor activist organization, who is writing a book on the rise of aging borrowers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

A promise to pay money is only as good as the fidelity of the debtor and the integrity of the currency in which the creditor is paid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

An "unsatisfied" record can include cases where a debtor is paying off what they owe in instalments.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The state does not notify a person when a lien names them as the debtor, allowing fake filings to remain in California’s public database for years before a victim discovers them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026

As a former foreign minister now serving as secretary of state, Jefferson required no instruction on the international implications of Americas debtor status.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

“Older debtors are hopeful this passes and it’s a tiny step towards relieving their burden.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

So will the new money for many of China’s debtors in the developing world, where it’s the largest creditor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026

At one point I filed for bankruptcy, but that doesn’t mean you’re broke — you’re just closing a company down and letting the debtors go after that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026

Ray Dalio: A weak currency and low interest rates are good for borrowers and debtors and stimulative to markets and economies.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

War prisoners, criminals, debtors, and orphans could be forced into labor.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz


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