mortgage

Definition of mortgagenext
as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party

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Recent Examples of mortgage The stigma of unemployment is compounded by the guilt of knowing that your parents had to drain their savings or mortgage their land to pay for the steep fees demanded by colleges and coaching centers. Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 Right now, these properties are not being resold or mortgaged. Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The last time the Broncos mortgaged this much of their future on a player also brought a celebratory dinner at a steakhouse. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 Python member Eric Idle approached Harrison and was amazed when the musician not only put up the cash but — together with manager Denis O’Brien — mortgaged his home to form HandMade Films and do so. Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mortgage
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  • But in Saturday’s game, the cornerback’s tendency to commit errors popped up, as he was flagged for two penalties in coverage.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Last December, the Department of Defense unveiled a Drone Dominance Program, pledging $1 billion to a multi-year plan to boost domestic manufacturing.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Republican Steve Hilton pledged to slash gas prices and utility bills to help remedy his dystopian view of California under Democratic rule.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Mortgage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgage. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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