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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Dolan and Madison Square Garden were found liable for more than $11 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In a breach-of-lease complaint filed in Superior Court, Hackman said Erewhon is liable for more than $275,000 in unpaid rent and legal fees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Brian disputes this conclusion, arguing that no other limbs fell in the neighborhood, but the insurer’s official determination remains that Adam was not liable.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

You already ain’t got much time—if you humans spend too long outside yourselves, you liable to stay that way.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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