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The moderation in growth from this year’s projected 2% is owing to a slowdown in real income growth and consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

By contrast, billionaire financier Ken Griffin, who purchased a Manhattan penthouse in 2019 for roughly $238 million, could potentially end up owing $1 million or more in new taxes on that property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

This could lead spreads to widen at a faster pace if consumer prices keep rising, as they have done lately owing to the jump in oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Faye was in the unusual situation of owing his position, in large part, to his prime minister's popularity.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

When that time came, I could walk away from the agency not owing anybody.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler