collateral

Example Sentences

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He has pledged his startup shares as collateral in a line of credit with JPMorgan, which he uses to invest into other companies, the Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Mr. Spitz, the author of well-received studies of Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, has a clear-eyed view of the band: the business, the spectacle, the collateral damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Recall, James suffered a grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in the deciding loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Saini says his university did see a slight dip in international admissions after 2023, driven both by tighter visa rules and diplomatic tensions - but calls it "collateral damage" rather than a direct hit.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

If Cornwall Capital made a bet with Deutsche Bank and it wound up “in the money,” Deutsche Bank was not required to post collateral.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis