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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 ledgers
Civil Code Section 5200, which lists the financial records HOA members can inspect, does not include assessment payment ledgers (delinquent or paid ahead).
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Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Along with providing leadership support, duties with the role include managing ledgers and overseeing data accuracy.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The move from paper ledgers to spreadsheets digitized sales and inventory tracking, yet the burden of analysis still rested on the owner.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
According to the Lake County website, the auditor oversees ledgers and records affecting county funds, and oversees duties related to the assessment of property and levy and collection of property taxes, among other roles.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
According to federal prosecutors, James tracked the excess funds from government contracts in ledgers.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The employee also showed detectives pictures of business ledgers that appeared to record gambling payouts, according to the complaint.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Gray, testifying for the government, went through Northstar’s dense general ledgers while on the witness stand and confirmed that Watson did not invest in nine of the projects in question and invested only small amounts in two other properties, rather than 5%.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
Photos, advertisements, ledgers and other documents in the exhibit illustrate the growth of the family business over time.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Jan. 2026
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Along with providing leadership support, duties with the role include managing ledgers and overseeing data accuracy.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The move from paper ledgers to spreadsheets digitized sales and inventory tracking, yet the burden of analysis still rested on the owner.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
According to the Lake County website, the auditor oversees ledgers and records affecting county funds, and oversees duties related to the assessment of property and levy and collection of property taxes, among other roles.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
According to federal prosecutors, James tracked the excess funds from government contracts in ledgers.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The employee also showed detectives pictures of business ledgers that appeared to record gambling payouts, according to the complaint.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Gray, testifying for the government, went through Northstar’s dense general ledgers while on the witness stand and confirmed that Watson did not invest in nine of the projects in question and invested only small amounts in two other properties, rather than 5%.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026
Photos, advertisements, ledgers and other documents in the exhibit illustrate the growth of the family business over time.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ledgers
Noun
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She is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on bonds totaling $180,000, jail records show.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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Jones is additionally charged with two counts of obstructing justice, and Dowling is charged with 14 additional counts of tampering with records.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Users often underestimate the portability of their digital identity and ownership of machine identities and accounts.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Per the charging documents and jail records, Moore is being held without bail at the Clackamas County jail.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Users can review calendar schedules, access documents, and interact with workplace data through voice commands and touch controls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Paxton's ad featured some video clips of Talarico's statements posted on social media several years ago that have sparked controversy.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Ledgers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ledgers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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