arrear

Example Sentences

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"My arrear just stems from a time when I was court-ordered to pay child support and back child support on an NBA salary," he said in an interview with NBC News.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

Every feeling was offended; and the forbearance of her outward submission left a heavy arrear due of secret severity in her reflections on the unmanageable goodwill of Mr. Weston’s temper.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

The salary of Mears was hopelessly in arrear.

From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)

He found accounts in arrear, and statistics incomplete; he left them punctual and full.

From The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India by Hunter, William Wilson

When I have health I will bring up the long arrear of letters I owe you.

From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John