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a book that a company uses to record information about the money it has paid and received
The accountant went over the company's ledgers at the end of the fiscal year.
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Recent Examples of ledger
Non-fungible tokens, known as NFTs, are electronic identifiers confirming a digital collectible is real by recording the details on a digital ledger known as a blockchain.
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
This approach involves sharing control of a blockchain, which is a digital ledger used to track transactions, among a small group of institutions rather than a single entity or the general public.
—Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
At least on the business side of the ledger, the state requires corporations to warn labor officials when layoffs or company closures are imminent.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers can attend these which feature a variety of topics such as local history, a Plains Indian style of art known as ledger art, and cultural healing.
—David Harris, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
This approach involves sharing control of a blockchain, which is a digital ledger used to track transactions, among a small group of institutions rather than a single entity or the general public.
—Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
At least on the business side of the ledger, the state requires corporations to warn labor officials when layoffs or company closures are imminent.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers can attend these which feature a variety of topics such as local history, a Plains Indian style of art known as ledger art, and cultural healing.
—David Harris, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ledger
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Minnesota court records show that Kazmierczak, who was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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While Raman portrayed herself as the focus of attacks from both opponents, Bass’ campaign rejected that framing as a distraction from her debate performance and City Council record.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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More recently, Trump’s Truth Social account shared a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The account, which can be replenished as needed with property tax dollars and federal emergency money, stands at $116 million.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Seven parliamentarians affiliated with the group have refused to sign a statement endorsing the negotiating team, according to Iranian media.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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In the new statement, Nike noted that the unified Nike App and Snkrs team will be aligned with business partners at Nike’s Philip H Knight headquarters in Beaverton, Ore.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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The department released the files after the deadline passed and has faced criticism for removing or not releasing some documents and simultaneously failing to redact the names of numerous Epstein victims while redacting the names of some of Epstein’s friends and associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As officers chased him through a busy crosswalk filled with pedestrians, Marx turned and fired in the direction of a Secret Service officer, documents say.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Ledger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ledger. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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