owed

Example Sentences

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The 33-year-old said he owed his career to the Leicester event after starting out there as a student.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"The Yindjibarndi People's perseverance is an inspiration to other Traditional Owners who continue to fight for what they are owed," said Jamie Lowe, chief executive of the National Native Title Council.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Santander is owed more than $270 million, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Cosby and his wife—who were represented by an LLC—were given until Dec. 12, 2024, to repay the money owed.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Sheed had saved him from toppling off his bike when the chase first started; he kind of owed him.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles