indebtedness
noun
in·debt·ed·ness
in-ˈde-təd-nəs 
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something (such as an amount of money) that is owed
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Examples of indebtedness in a Sentence
his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income
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The filing also outlines various risks and uncertainties, including the need for additional capital, potential delisting from Nasdaq, and the impact of substantial indebtedness.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Erick Passo, 36, sued Kingston and his mother over contract and indebtedness in 2010, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2024
The filing also details various financial agreements, including a loan payable to Decathlon and related party indebtedness.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
There are no painless quick fixes to any problem, including indebtedness the U.S. bears going forward.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Erick Passo, 36, sued Kingston and his mother over contract and indebtedness in 2010, court records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2024
The filing also details various financial agreements, including a loan payable to Decathlon and related party indebtedness.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
There are no painless quick fixes to any problem, including indebtedness the U.S. bears going forward.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indebtedness
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“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebtedness. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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