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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Damon Dash, the once high-flying hip-hop mogul who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, has filed for personal bankruptcy in Florida, citing $25 million in debts and almost no assets.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025 -
The siblings have used the profits to pay off their debts and invest back into the business, such as hiring a barista for events.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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