debt
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Massie is a throwback libertarian who, in lieu of the standard lawmaker flag pin, wears on his lapel a national debt clock that he programmed himself.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
He said it appears those funds are being used more for debt consolidation than they are for home-improvement projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Instead, they are keeping a longstanding tilt to low-leverage stocks, which don’t carry high debt that will create a worry down the road when rates rise.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The U.S. government’s borrowing advantage—sometimes called its “exorbitant privilege”—can be seen in the relatively small gap between the yields on its shorter-term debt and its longer-term debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"My debt to you is settled, and my rent is paid in full."
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
Vocabulary lists containing debt
Material World: Shopping Lingo
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The Great Depression and The New Deal
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