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Examples of solvency in a Sentence
They reviewed financial records to measure the borrower's solvency.
Recent Examples on the Web
In New York City — which has the largest transit network in North America — a combination of federal pandemic aid and an increase in funding from the state has helped the Metropolitan Transportation Authority achieve long-term fiscal solvency for the first time in decades.
—Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 22 May 2024
The inability of the federal government to keep spending in check extends to an inability to maintain the solvency of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, notes the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024
The $210 billion collapse was the third-biggest in American history, sending shockwaves throughout the industry and exposing the solvency issues created by rising interest rates.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 16 May 2024
For many, including my restaurant, Botanica, solvency is more elusive than ever due to the elevated cost of doing business.
—Heather Sperling, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1727, in the meaning defined above
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“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
solvency
noun
sol·ven·cy
ˈsäl-vən-sē
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent
Legal Definition
solvency
noun
sol·ven·cy
ˈsäl-vən-sē
: the quality or state of being solvent
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