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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In 1992, Ross Perot ran as a maverick presidential candidate on one major issue, the peril of huge debts, deficits and especially interest payments that were devouring the budget and leaving less and less money for the retirees, health care and defense.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Hedge funds and pension funds buy 100-year bonds to provide a long and stable source of income to balance long-term debts that are already on their books.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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