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indebted

[in-det-id] / ɪnˈdɛt ɪd /


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By the time the bubble burst, the industry was sitting on huge amounts of unused “dark fiber,” which collapsed prices and crushed heavily indebted operators.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

"As ever, we are indebted to members of the public for providing information," he continued.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Many South Pacific countries, with aid-dependent economies and indebted to Chinese banks for infrastructure loans, are reluctant to publicly criticise Beijing, although the Solomon Islands on Tuesday said it had protested over the missile firing.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

A pair of blue totems from 2016 are built upon an amalgamation of numerous smaller objects, the process and monochromatic finish indebted to Louise Nevelson.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

"Well," the old man said, stroking his heard, "I am indebted to you for having eaten your food."

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin




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