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debt

[det] / dɛt /


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The government paid £11.8bn in debt interest payments in June, which was nearly a third lower than the same point last year.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Jamie Dimon — long considered a potential candidate to be treasury secretary, and the person in charge of one of the nation’s primary dealers of Treasury securities — says he wouldn’t buy American debt.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

However, the ONS cautioned that "debt remains high by historical standards and close to the annual value of the entire UK economy".

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Unscathed, his team scrambled for new digs across the Hudson River, growing into a major player in debt and equity financing for mostly small and midsize companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“Hetsnickle was a famous bandapat. The debt of honor is named after her. You know, how I have to save your life because you saved me from that rootbeer? That’s the Hetsnickle debt.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

If there is a will, he will likely have named an executor to wrap up his affairs, pay any remaining debts and ensure his wishes are upheld.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Earlier this year, US drinks firm Tilray took over Brewdog in a deal worth about £33m after the company collapsed with debts of more than £500m, leading to hundreds of job losses.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

"I told him I wouldn't marry him if he had any debts," says the 45-year-old.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

The list of expenses goes on: credit-card debts, overdraft fees, interest on loans, funeral costs, unpaid taxes, administration fees for the estate.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

For nearly a decade after, she and Mama had worked every single day to pay down those debts, and they’d come so close.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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