garnished
Example Sentences
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Social Security cannot be garnished for credit-card debt, so break the cycle of paying for two households.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 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
The shindig included a three-tiered pink cake, pink cocktails garnished with meringue that looked like clouds and balloons galore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 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
Poe serves the most beautiful-looking lobster pasta dish I have ever seen, garnished with basil leaves and fresh Parmesan and even truffles!
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
