garnishment

Example Sentences

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But the Education Department has delayed its garnishment plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“That garnishment actually pushed me below minimum wage. How was that legal?”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Research by Anthony DeFusco at the University of Wisconsin shows that borrowers typically remain in loan garnishment for only five months.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It said wage garnishment is conducted only after student and parent borrowers have been provided sufficient notice and opportunity to repay their loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The Homestead Exemption is as follows: Every householder residing in this State shall, in addition to the property or estate to hold exempt from levy, distress, or garnishment, under ch.

From How to Collect a Doctor Bill by Davis, Frank P.