indebted

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The firm focuses on heavily indebted companies, offering loans to some while buying and shorting bonds of others—often supersizing its trades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“We are indebted to his many contributions and will forever carry with us the many lessons learned,” wrote current chair Gabriel Gutierrez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Louise said she was extremely grateful to him and was also indebted to the other emergency services for their efforts on that day.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

One thing to know: Director Guillermo del Toro first read Mary Shelley’s novel as a child and is also indebted to the 1931 James Whale movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The thought came unbidden, seizing him with iron teeth, but this was not a woman he cared to be indebted to, not even for his little sister.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin