open account

Example Sentences

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"I have had the same Ukrainian trading partner for years and an open account with him. How can I now ask him to pay me money while he is struggling to stay alive?"

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2022

Life, to Jesus, was an open account; he was a forward looker; he was honest enough to recognize his obligations to the unborn.

From The Truth about Jesus : Is He a Myth? by Mangasarian, M. M. (Mangasar Mugurditch)

And the only advantage you have is that you have an open account there?-Yes.

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William

He begged me not to do so, said many flattering things to me, and urged that it would be convenient to have an open account in London.

From Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude by Bidwell, Austin

"Sibylla," he gravely said, putting the open account into her hand, "I have received this bill this morning."

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.