as in debts
something (as money) which is owed
the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in
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debts
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During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026 -
Or maybe all McIlroy’s bad juju this week will call in its debts, and this week at Aronimink will end in a whimper.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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