garnished
Example Sentences
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While credit scores can suffer when borrowers are just a few months behind, entering default brings the possibility of more serious consequences, including garnished wages or Social Security payments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The biggest consequence for defaulted borrowers is that they could have their wages, tax returns and Social Security garnished.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Three decades later, despite making payments and even having her wages garnished previously when she fell behind, she still owes $60,000.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Most of the borrowers who are in default and see their wages garnished don’t actually need to go through this painful process.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Mom has already scooped servings of pasta and clams into four bowls, each garnished with sprinkles of parsley and squeezes of lemon.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
