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liability

[lahy-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti /




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Instead, the study tracked joint ventures and limited liability company investments that typically consist of stakes in private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This could include fines or, as a last resort, criminal liability for companies which do not comply.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

So if the Knicks win, sportsbooks will lose because bettors have been putting a lot of money on them all season long, creating a liability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Adell was considered a defensive liability early in his career and was saddled with a four-base error in 2020 when a fly ball hit his glove and went over the fence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

To that end, he set up a limited liability company.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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