garnishment

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Only three million of these debtors, those who are delinquent for nine months or more, would be eligible for wage garnishment.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“Actually there is a pause on that at the moment,” McMahon said in response to a question from a reporter about whether she was concerned wage garnishment would make struggling borrowers’ financial situation worse.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 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

Besides this there is no other garnishment or decoration to be seen about the dwelling, although Master Heinzelmann is in very comfortable circumstances.

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